Ardashir I, A.D. 223-240

SASSANIAN EMPIRE. Ardashir I, A.D. 223/4-240. AR Drachm (4.32 gms), Mint B ("Hamadan"), ca. A.D. 233/4-238/9. NEARLY EXTREMELY FINE.

SNS type-IIIb(4a)/3b(3c); Sunrise-Unlisted. Obverse: Bust right, wearing diadem and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and earflaps; Reverse: Fire altar with diadems; pellets flanking altar shaft. Fairly boldly struck for the type, this example offers great brilliance along with a charming light gray tone.

Estimate: $300.00- $450.00