456, Lot: 270. Estimate $300. Sold for $600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (25mm, 4.03 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G); pellet to lower left and right. SNS type VII(4a)/3b(2b); Sunrise 709. Lightly toned, light porosity on reverse. EF.