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drachma, Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242), busts, crowns, altar, Persia, Sassanid Kingdom, fire altar, korymbos, Obv.: Bust of the king in a crown topped with a korymbos, Pahlavi legend. Rev.: Fire altar, Pahlavi legend. 224–241, Persia, Sassanid Kingdom (224–651), Ctesiphon (Mint C), coin, weight 3.90 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A34_448

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Keywords

drachma Ardashir I ruler Persia 224–242 busts crowns altar Sassanid Kingdom fire altar korymbos Obv. Bust king crown topped Pahlavi legend Rev. Fire altar 224–241 224–651 Ctesiphon Mint C coin weight 3.90 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central column- structure topped flat capital group flame- shapes rise flanking central structure symmetrical curved decorative elements suggest mirrored forms rim beaded border metal variations tone areas silver gray darker gray tarnish spots discoloration slight edge irregularities.