SASANIAN KINGS; Ardashir I, 224-240 AD. Billon Tetradrachm (13.68 gm; 27 mm). Mint C ('Ctesiphon'). Draped bust of Ardashir to right, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara decorated with stars; Rev. Fire altar; to left and right, 'Fire of Ardashir' in Pahlavi. Göbl type II/5/2. SNS I, type IIh/3a; Sunrise 700. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice EF. Original find patina. Nice example for the issue.