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Obol - Ardashir I (type I/1 - Parthian style)
Country: Sasanian Empire
(Persia)
Denomination: AR Obol = 1/6 Drachm
(1/72)
Year: (224-241)
Material: Silver (.900)
Weight: 0.56 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 12 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: sasanian empirepersia
Description:
Obverse
Bearded head of Ardashir I facing, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent.
Reverse
Bearded head of Papak left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent.
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