SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, 223/4-240. Hemidrachm (Silver, 18 mm, 1.95 g, 3 h), Mint C (Ctesiphon). MZDYSN 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 no earflaps. Rev. NWRA ZY 'RTHŠTR ('Fire of Ardashir' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with diadems. SNS I, pl. 9, 140. Slightly rough and with minor scratches, otherwise, about very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s.