SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (16mm, 0.65 g, 12h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and merlon crown / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G). SNS type V(4a)/3a(2b); Saeedi 56 var. (rev. diadems [type R]); Saeedi 61; Sunrise 723 var. (same). Iridescent toning. Good VF. From the Nisa Collection.
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