CNG 97, Lot: 460. Estimate $2500. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 4.36 g, 9h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and mural crown / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G). SNS type V(4a)/3a(2b); Göbl type IV/2; Sunrise 720 var. (pellet before crown). EF, bright surfaces. Fine style. Rare.