449, Lot: 255. Estimate $100. Sold for $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (15mm, 0.67 g, 3h). 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 / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Sunrise 718. Lightly toned, traces of die rust. VF.