379, Lot: 203. Estimate $200. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 4.05 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and Parthian-style tiara decorated with star / Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIe(3c)/3a(2b); Sunrise 698. VF, toned, minor edge chip.

From the Delbert Carl Highlands Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (28 March 2001), lot 691.