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SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I, 223/4-240. Drachm (Silver, 23 mm, 3.62 g, 3 h), Mint C (Ktesiphon), circa 226/7-228/230. MZDYSN BGY 'RTHŠTR MRKAN MRKA 'YR'N ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Ardashir, King of Kings of Iran' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Ardashir I to right, wearing diadem, earflaps and tiara decorated with star. Rev. NWRA ZY 'RTHŠTR ('Fire of Ardashir' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with diadems. SNS I, type IIe(3c)/3a(2b). Sunrise 698. Minor flan fault on the reverse and with light marks, otherwise, about extremely fine.