SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, with Papak, as king of Persis, 205/6-223/4. Hemidrachm (Silver, 18 mm, 1.70 g, 2 h), Mint A (Stakhr). BGY 'RTHŠTR MLKA ('God' Ardashir, King' in Pahlawi) Bearded and draped bust of Ardashir I facing, wearing diadem and tiara decorated with pellet-in-crescent. Rev. BRE BGY P'PKY MLKA ('Son of the 'God' Pabag, King') Bearded head of Pabak to left, wearing diadem and tiara decorated with pellet-in-crescent. Göbl I/1. SNS I, Type I(1)/1(1),4. Sunrise 693. Minor doubling and with light deposits, otherwise, very fine.

Ex Leu Web Auction 16, 22-24 May 2021, 1675.