Sasanian Kingdom. Ardashir I. Silver Drachm (3.79 g), AD 223/4-240. Mint A ("Stakhr"), ca. AD 205/6-224. Diademed bust of Ardashir I facing, wearing Parthian-style tiara ornamented with pellet-in-crescent. Reverse: Diademed head of Papak left, wearing Parthian-style tiara with pellet-in-crescent. SNS Type I(1)/1(1); Gbl type I/1; NAP 691-2. Toned. An unusually choice example for this very rare debased coinage. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300