SASANIAN KINGS, Ardashir I. AD. 223/4-240. Æ Tetradrachm (16.80 gm; 29 mm). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and mural crown; counterclockwise around from top, SNS type V(4a)/3a(2b); Göbl type IV/2; Paruck -; cf. Saeedi 62; Sunrise 724. Nice original brown-reddish and green patina. Choice about VF. Scarce.