SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir I. AD 224-240. BI Tetradrachm (13.60 gm; 25 mm). Mint C ("Ctesiphon"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and Parthian-style tiara decorated with star / Fire altar (flames 1d) with diadems (type R). Gobl II/4a/2; Paruck 21var.; Saeedi 17-20; Sunrise 700. Choice Good VF. Nice original find patina. Rare.