126, Lot: 122. Estimate $200. Sold for $140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

[Medieval] SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. 224-240 AD. AR Drachm (27mm, 4.11 g, 3h)). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). 3rd phase, circa 230-240 AD. 'The Mazda-worshiper, the divine Ardashir, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the gods' in Pahlavi, diademed and draped bust right, hair gathered within spherical ornament on head / 'The fire of Ardashir' in Pahlavi, fire altar without attendants. SNS Type IIIa, A18; Göbl III/2; Alram 673. EF, cleaned.