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Drachma, Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242). Obverse: Bust of the king wearing a crown with korymbos, face turned to the right. Legend in Middle Persian, transliterated as: mazdesn bay Ardaširšahan šah Eran ke cihr az yazdan — 'follower of (Ahura) Mazda, divine Ardashir, King of Kings of Iran, who descends from the gods.' Reverse: Fire altar. Inscription in Middle Persian. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; iconography: korymbos, crown, fire altar, busts. Date: 224–241. Persia (Iran). Coin; diameter 23.0 mm; weight 4.27 g.

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LZT26A33_467

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Drachma Ardashir I ruler Persia 224–242 Obverse Bust king wearing crown korymbos face turned right Legend Middle Persian transliterated mazdesn bay Ardaširšahan šah Eran ke cihr az yazdan follower Ahura Mazda divine Ardashir King Kings Iran descends gods Reverse Fire altar Inscription Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom iconography fire altar busts Date 224–241 Coin diameter 23.0 mm weight 4.27 g circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface raised profile bearded figure wearing tall rounded helmet long braided hair beard elements figure faces detailed facial features textured hair rim beaded border band raised markings edge metal displays areas darker gray patina subtle brownish greenish discoloration spots surface abrasions pitting background mostly smooth lighter gray.