SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD. 223/4-240. AR Drachm (3.19 gm; 23 mm). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 2c, struck circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and Parthian-style tiara decorated with star / Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIe(3c)/3a(2b); Göbl type II/4a/2; Sunrise 698. Well struck on a nice flan. Minor chipping on the edge between 2-3, otherwise well struck. Choice EF. Nice original patina.