Hemidrachm - Ardashir I

€416,680.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year233-238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1⁄24)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.16 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Iiia(4a)/3a(2b), Göbl Sasan#III/2/2, Sunrise#717
Obverse descriptionBust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps, trefoil of pellets behind head and on left shoulder.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G).
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintC
Ctesiphon, Babylonia, modern-day
Madain, Iraq
MintageND (233-238)  - -
Catalog ID7459013070
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