Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Silver Drachm (4.30 g), AD 223/4-240. 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); Göbl type III/2/2; cf. Sunrise 714. Lustrous and untoned. Nearly Mint State. Estimate Value $700 - 800