Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, 223/4-240. Drachm (Silver, 25 mm, 4.25 g, 2 h), Mint B ('Hamadan'). Draped bust of Ardashir I to right, wearing diadem and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps. Rev. Fire altar with diadems. Göbl pl. 1, 9. SNS type IIIb(4a)/3b(2b). An unusually sharp and attractive piece. Extremely fine.


From an American collection of Oriental Greek and Central Asian coins.