Obol - Ardashir I

€410,122.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year233-239
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.70 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#IIIb(4a)/3b(2b)
Obverse description
Obverse script
Obverse letteringMZDYSN BGY `RTHŠTR MRKAN MRKA `YR`N MNW CTRY MN YZD`N (`Worshipper of Lord Mazda, `God` Ardashir, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods` in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Ardashir I to right, wearing diadem and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and earflaps.
Reverse descriptionNWRA ZY `RTHŠTR (`Fire of Ardashir` in Pahlawi) Fire altar with diadems.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintB
Ahmatana, modern-day Hamadan,Iran
MintageND (233-239)  - -
Catalog ID3030396640
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