Help with ID of this strange Ancient

Hello. I just acquired this ancient coin which does not look Roman or Greek or Byzantine. What could it be?
Thanks a lot.
Charles

 

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A billon tetradrachm of the Sasanian king Ardaxsir I, from the Ctesiphon mint.

 

Oh my God.. Never heard of something more awesome than this. Thanks Ard. You always intervene in the most difficult circumstances. Is it considered as a scarce coin?
Charles

 

Fairly common. But not the kind of thing that is usually found in the junk box.

 

I know attributing coins is your profession, but it's still enormously impressive to see you pull things like that out of your hat, lol.

 

Scarce in good condition. Here is mine, and probably what yours should look like.:hail:

 

In the present given condition, What is its approximate value? Thanks
Charles

 

Maybe $20 - $50 USD. I bought mine for about $ 175 USD, and got a substantial deal. In my condition they can easily approach $300 USD.