drachma, Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242), bust, 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), bust, 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 bust Sassanid Kingdom fire altar Iran Obv. 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 worn textured surface showing shades gray silver darker gray spots featuring raised central relief depicting side-facing human profile headdress crown detail beaded circular border edge areas surface pitting small irregular hole near rim.

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