Obol - Ardashir I

€416,695.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year233-238
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.61 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#V(4a)/3a(2b), Göbl Sasan#IV/2, Sunrise#723
Obverse descriptionBust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and mural crown.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R).
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintC
Ctesiphon, Babylonia, modern-day
Madain, Iraq
MintageND (233-238)  - -
Catalog ID6195271370
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