Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Silver Drachm (4.28 g), AD 223/4-240 EF. Mint C ("Ctesiphon"), phase 3, ca. AD 233/4-238/9. Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps. Reverse: Fire altar with diadems. SNS type Iiia(4a)/3a(2b) (pl. 8, A15); Göbl type III/2/2; cf. Sunrise 713. Perfectly centered and lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400