90, Lot: 155. Estimate $100. Sold for $140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Ardashir III. 628-630 AD. AR Drachm (31mm, 4.13 gm). ART (Ardashir-Kurrah) mint. Dated year 2 (629 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. VF, darkly toned.

From the Bellaria Collection.

See lot 154 for notes on the reign of this king.