SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (25mm, 4.15 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) / Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type R); three pellets decorating altar base. SNS type VII(4a)/3b(2b) and pl. 16, 234; Sunrise 710. Iridescent toning, deposits in devices, traces of die rust, tiny edge split. EF.
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