SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD 223/4-240. AR Obol (0.70 g; 14 mm). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps; pellets flanking head. Reverse: Fire altar (flames 1) with diadems (type R). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b), Göbl III/2/2, Paruck -, Saeedi -, Sunrise 718. Choice Good VF.