Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS, Ardashir I, (224-240 AD). AR Drachm (4.40 gm; 24 mm). Persis style Imperial crown, obverse, Ardashir's bust turning right, crown with no earflap, reverse, stand alone fire altar with a large dot to the left of the base. Sunrise 715. Lovely style. Choice EF. Lightly toned. Rare.