Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD. 223/4-240. Silver Hemidrachm (1.82 gm; 20 mm). Mint B, phase 3, Ca. AD 233/4-238/9. Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and earflaps / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIb(4a)/3b(2b), pl. 14, 210; Göbl type III/1/2; Paruck -; Saeedi 64; Sunrise 704. Well struck on a nice full flan. Choice EF. Toned. Rare.