| Issuer | Sasanian Empire |
| Year | 379-383 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Dimensions | 24 mm |
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| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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| Reference(s) | Göbl Sasan#I/2, SNS Schaaf#296-297-298-301-302 |
| Obverse description | A portrait of Ardashir II facing right. His crown is in the form of a close-fitting headdress crowned by globe. Ribbons flow from the globe and diadem; the diadem takes the form of large `pearls`. Ribbons flow from his right shoulder, with the ends upwards. His hair is in curls, the beard is tied. There is a pointed rim around the picture. Pahlavi legend |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | bgy-bay
` rthstr MLK `-Ardasir-sah (Translation: King Ardashir, the Lord (divine)) |
| Reverse description | The `atasdan`is in the form of a column with capitellum and base. Along two sides of the atasdan there are figures in the headdress of Ardashir II with spears in their hands. There is a bust in the fire facing right. The column of the atasdan is covered with ribbons with the ends downwards. There is a pointed rim around the picture. |
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| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND
(379-383) - Göbl# I/2 - ND (379-383) - SNS# 296 (Type Ia/3a 4.12 g.) Mint II (`East`) - ND (379-383) - SNS# 297 (Type Ia/3a 4.06 g.) Mint II (`East`) - ND (379-383) - SNS# 298 (Type Ib/3a 3.34 g.) Mint II (`East`) - ND (379-383) ART - SNS# 301 (Type Ia/3b 4.04 g.) Mint V (`Ardashir-Khurrah`) - ND (379-383) ART - SNS# 302 (Type Ib/3a 4.14 g.) Mint V (`Ardashir-Khurrah`) - |
| Catalog ID | 8242436460 |
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