433, Lot: 178. Estimate $300. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. As King of Persis, AD 205/6-223/4. AR Obol (12mm, 0.57 g, 9h). Mint A (“Stakhr”). Phase 1, circa AD 205/6-223/4. Facing head, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent / Head of Papak left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent. SNS type I(1)/1(1); K&M 6/4; Sunrise 694. VF, some granularity and reverse deposits, minor edge chip.