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Drachm - Ardashir I (type V)
Country: Sasanian Empire
(Persia)
Denomination: AR Drachm
(1/12)
Year: (224-241)
Material: Silver (.900)
Weight: 4.20 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 25 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: sasanian empirepersia
Description:
Obverse
A portrait of the king; the crown takes the form of a close-fitting headdress with a wavy ornament.
Pahlavi legend
Reverse
A fire-altar (atasdan) in the form of column with a capitellum and base consisting of some plates. Under the capitellum there is a tongue of flame. The capitellum is supported by stands in the form of "lion paws" resting upon censers. The stands are decorated with bows. There is a pointed rim around the picture.
Pahlavi legend
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