CNG 105, Lot: 555. Estimate $300. Sold for $300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (26mm, 4.39 g, 9h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps; triple pellets to right of diadem / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b) and cf. pl. 10, 147 (for obv.); Sunrise –. EF, toned.