413, Lot: 210. Estimate $75. Sold for $95. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (23mm, 3.95 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; pellet to left of korymbos ties / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Sunrise –. Near VF, traces of find patina.