drachma, Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242), busts, Persia, Sassanid Kingdom, fire altar, Iran. Obv.: bust of the king with a crown, facing right; pearl rim. Pahlavi legend. Rev.: fire altar; pearl rim. Pahlavi inscription. Coin with a hole—probably served as a pendant. 224–241, Persia, Hamadan (Mint B). Coin: weight 3.99 g, diameter 26.5 × 27.0 mm
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drachma, Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242), busts, Persia, Sassanid Kingdom, fire altar, Iran. Obv.: bust of the king with a crown, facing right; pearl rim. Pahlavi legend. Rev.: fire altar; pearl rim. Pahlavi inscription. Coin with a hole—probably served as a pendant. 224–241, Persia, Hamadan (Mint B). Coin: weight 3.99 g, diameter 26.5 × 27.0 mm

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drachma Ardashir I ruler Persia 224–242 busts Sassanid Kingdom fire altar Iran Obv. bust king crown facing right pearl rim Pahlavi legend Rev. Pahlavi inscription Coin hole served pendant 224–241 Hamadan Mint B weight 3.99 g diameter circular metallic object predominantly silver-gray color showing raised profile person wearing textured headdress long braided hair surrounded decorative dotted border ring carved shapes surface areas darker gray patina small scratches small hole near top edge.

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