176, Lot: 126. Estimate $100. Sold for $332. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. As King of Persis, AD 205/6-223/4. Æ Sixth Unit (15mm, 2.53 g, 9h). Mint A (“Stakhr”). Phase 1 (circa AD 205/6-224). Facing head, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent / Fire altar with no attendants. SNS Type I(1)/2(1); Göbl I/2. Fine, black and brown patina.