SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (24mm, 4.26 g, 3h). Mint C (Ctesiphon"). Phase 3, circa AD 233/4-238/9. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps; pellet on shoulder / Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G). SNS type IIIa(4a)/3a(2b). Toned. VF.