Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (26mm, 3.98 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps; pellet to left of korymbos ties / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Sunrise –. Toned. VF.

Ex Künker 226 (1 March 2013), lot 602.