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Drachm - Ardashir I
Issuer Sasanian Empire Year 233-239 Type Standard circulation coin Value Drachm (1⁄12) Currency Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) Composition Silver Weight 4.28 g Dimensions Thickness Shape and Technique Round (irregular) Orientation Engraver(s) In circulation to Reference(s) SNS PBW1# VIII(5)/3a(2b), Göbl Sasan# VII/2, Sunrise# 726
Obverse description Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos (adorned with pellet) and earflaps, facing helmeted and diademed (type R) bust of Shapur I left, star to upper right. Obverse script Obverse lettering Reverse description Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R) Reverse script Reverse lettering Edge Smooth Mint Mintage ND
(233-239) - - Catalog ID 9894579210 Comments
