176, Lot: 162. Estimate $100. Sold for $205. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir III. AD 628-630. AR Drachm (31mm, 4.05 g, 3h). ART mint. Dated RY 3 (AD 630). Crowned bust right, ribbon over right shoulder, crescent over left, star above crescent on shoulders; stars flanking crown / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, date to left, mint to right. Göbl II/1. Good VF, darkly toned.