Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 849. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Ardashir I. 224-241 AD. AR Drachm (4.31 gm). Mint B ("Ekbatana"). Crowned and cuirassed bust right, no earflap / Fire altar with no attendants; pellet in inner left field. Cf. Alram, Beginning, fig. 22; Göbl III/2/2; Alram 673. Toned VF. Attractive compact bust style. ($150)

From the Bellaria Collection.