Hemidrachm - Ardashir I type I/1 - Parthian style

€2.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year224-241
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1⁄24)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight1.84 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, Val Sn#2
Obverse descriptionDiademed facing bust of Ardashir I, wearing Parthian-style tiara decorated with pellet in crescent.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionDiademed head of Papak left, wearing Parthian-style tiara decorated with pellet in crescent.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (224-241)  - Göbl# I/1 -
ND (226-240)  - W. H. Valentine#2 -
Catalog ID4900919460
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