Silver Drachm
Ctesiphon - c. 230-240 CE
Source:Private Collection
Silver Drachm
Ardashir I
View Ardashir I's ProfileObverse
Bust of Ardashir I facing right, wearing close-fitting cap with earflap and globe (korymbos). Diadem ties flutter behind.
Reverse
Fire altar with flames. Pahlavi inscription around: "The fire of Ardashir"
Mint
Istakhr
Date
c. 224-240 CE
Diameter
25mm
Weight
4.15g
Composition
Silver (AR)
Reference
SNS Type Ia/1a; Göbl Type I/1
Notes
Early issue showing the characteristic Sasanian style that would define coinage for centuries.
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| King | Ardashir I |
| Denomination | Silver Drachm |
| Source | Private Collection |
| Obverse | Bust of Ardashir I facing right, wearing close-fitting cap with earflap and globe (korymbos). Diadem ties flutter behind. |
| Reverse | Fire altar with flames. Pahlavi inscription around: "The fire of Ardashir" |
| Mint | Istakhr |
| Date | c. 224-240 CE |
| Diameter | 25mm |
| Weight | 4.15g |
| Composition | Silver (AR) |
| Reference | SNS Type Ia/1a; Göbl Type I/1 |