SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD. 223/4-240. AR Hemidrachm (2.10 gm; 19 mm). Mint C (“Ctesiphon”). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b); Göbl type III/2/2; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 717. Lovely strike on a nice flan. Choice EF. Toned. Rare.