395, Lot: 241. Estimate $150. Sold for $280. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 4.39 g, 9h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 4, circa AD 238/9-240. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps / Fire altar (flames 4) with diadems (type R); pellet to right of left altar leg. SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Sunrise –. Good VF, toned.