drachma, Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242), Persia, Sassanid Kingdom, fire altar, korymbos. Obv.: Bust of the king wearing a crown with korymbos, in right profile. Two sashes extend from the diadem, their ends downwards. Elongated face with a mustache and a long, curly beard and hair. Legend in Middle Persian. Rev.: Fire altar. Legend in Middle Persian. 224–241. Coin, weight 4.00 g
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drachma, Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242), Persia, Sassanid Kingdom, fire altar, korymbos. Obv.: Bust of the king wearing a crown with korymbos, in right profile. Two sashes extend from the diadem, their ends downwards. Elongated face with a mustache and a long, curly beard and hair. Legend in Middle Persian. Rev.: Fire altar. Legend in Middle Persian. 224–241. Coin, weight 4.00 g

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drachma Ardashir I ruler Persia 224–242 Sassanid Kingdom fire altar korymbos Obv. Bust king wearing crown right profile Two sashes extend diadem ends downwards Elongated face mustache long curly beard hair Legend Middle Persian Rev. Fire altar 224–241 Coin weight 4.00 g circular metal coin worn surface showing raised profile person facing right featuring rounded headpiece braided hair long beard edge coin beaded border irregular rim circular hole near rim right side rough metal varied tones silver gray off-white patches brownish greenish patina.

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