Hemidrachm - Ardashir I type II - Parthian style

€87,208.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year226-228
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1⁄24)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight2.00 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#II/4a/2, SNS Iran#Iie(3c)/3a(2b), Sunrise#699
Obverse descriptionBust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and Parthian-style tiara decorated with star.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type G).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintC
Ctesiphon, Babylonia, modern-day
Madain, Iraq
MintageND (226-228)  - Göbl# II -
Catalog ID5952902280
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