Hemidrachm - Ardashir I type III2/2

€87,229.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year224-241
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1⁄24)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight2.16 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#III/2/2, SNS Schaaf#22
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 script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (224-240)  - SNS#22 (PHASE 3 - Type IIIa/3a Flames 1 - 2.08 g.) Group / Mint C (`Ctesiphon`) -
ND (224-241)  - Göbl# III2/2 -
Catalog ID5672456150
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