SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (26mm, 4.17 g, 3h). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and mural crown; three pellets to right / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type R). Cf. SNS Type V(4a)/3a, c; Sunrise –. Deposits on reverse, light marks and porosity, tiny die breaks on obverse. Good VF.