Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 903. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $295. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Ardashir III. 628-630 AD. AR Drachm (4.16 gm). ART (Ardashir-Kurrah) mint. Dated year 1 (628 AD). Crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbon over right shoulder; crescent and ribbon over left, star behind crown, star in crescent before / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl I/1; Alram 924. Toned, near EF, minimal flat spots. ($200)

From the Bellaria Collection.