Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 867. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 8 June 2005.  Sold For $500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

[Medieval] SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. Circa 223/4-230 AD. AR Drachm (4.15 gm, 4h). Phase 3, circa 228/30-238/9 AD. Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Crowned bust right; investiture (3rd) crown type; three pellets on shoulder / Fire altar. SNS Type V/3a; Göbl IV/2; Alram 683. Good VF, toned, struck with worn obverse die. ($500)