SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, 223/4-240. Obol (Silver, 15 mm, 0.65 g, 3 h), Mint B (Hamadan), circa 233/4-238/9. 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. Rev. NWRA ZY 'RTHŠTR ('Fire of Ardashir' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with diadems. SNS I, type IIIb(4a)/3a(2b). Sunrise 706. Minor deposits and with a few light marks, otherwise, good fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Pars Coins (with original dealer’s ticket).