Watch List notes:

Sasanian Kings, Ardashir I AR Drachm. Mint B (Hamadan), phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara, with ear flap, decorated with eight-rayed star; cross and pellets on shoulder, eight-rayed star on breast / Fire altar with no attendants. SNS type IIb(3c?)/3a(2b); cf. Sunrise 696. 3.83g, 23mm, 3h.

Good Very Fine, old cabinet tone. An excellent portrait.

From a private UK collection.