Hemidrachm - Ardashir I type III1/2

€87,228.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year224-241
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1⁄24)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight1.92 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#III/1/2, SNS Schaaf#33-36
Obverse descriptionBust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and earflaps.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (224-240)  - SNS#33 (Type IIIb/3b Flames 1 - 1.69 g.) Group / Mint B (`Hamadan`) -
ND (224-240)  - SNS#36 (Type IIIb/3b Flames 2 - 2.10 g.) Group / Mint B (`Hamadan`) -
ND (224-241)  - Göbl# III1/2 -
Catalog ID2689315100
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