354, Lot: 293. Estimate $200. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (27mm, 4.28 g, 3h). Mint B (“Hamadan”). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R); pellet on base of altar. SNS type VII(4a)/3b(2b); Göbl type V/2; cf. Saeedi 72 (for type); cf. Sunrise 710 (same). Good VF, toned, minor granularity.