Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 856. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $190. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Shahpur I. 241-272 AD. AR Drachm (4.43 gm). Crowned and cuirassed bust right; fravahr symbol (wreath) and pellet behind crown / Fire altar with attendants; pellets above attendants. Göbl I/1; Alram 689. Darkly toned, good VF, typical flat spots, reverse die rust. Rare with symbols. ($150)

From the Bellaria Collection.