LOCAL ISSUES, Merv. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir). Sasanian vassal, circa AD 240-262. Æ Drachm (17mm, 3.48 g, 4h). Bust right, wearing diadem and hair tied in ball above head / Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) left on horse. Loginov & Nikitin I 158; Alram 1218A; CNG E-359, lot 163 (same obv. die). Fine, rough brown surfaces.