SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, 223/4-240. Obol (Silver, 12 mm, 0.43 g, 3 h), Mint C ('Ctesiphon'). MZDYSN BGY 'RTHŠTR MRKAN MRKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Ardashir, King of Kings' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Ardashir I to right, wearing diadem and mural crown. Rev. NWRA ZY 'RTHŠTR ('Fire of Ardashir' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with diadems. SNS I, pl. 316, 192. Extremely rare. Crystallized and with a large part of the flan missing, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex NBJ E-Auction 3, 21 October 2021, 131.