189, Lot: 58. Estimate $150. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (4.31 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 228/30-238/9 AD. Crowned bust right; no ear flap / Fire altar with no attendants; pellet to left. SNS Type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b), 254 (same obv. die); Göbl type III/1/2. Good VF, toned.

Ex Bellaria Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 66, 19 May 2004), lot 849.