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Sasanian Kingdom – 233 AD
Ardashir I
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Diademed Ardashir I facing right, wearing investiture and coronation crown.
Reverse: Single column fire altar with diadems. Pahlavi legend: “Fire of Ardashir"
LEGEND
Obv: Diademed bust of Ardashir I (Ardašīr) facing right, wearing third investiture diadem (type R) and mural coronation crown with a long beard and hair arranged in a top-knot and draped over shoulders. Pahlavi legend around border: mzdysn bgy ’rtḥštr MRK’n MRK’ ’yr’n MNW ctry MN yzd’n, translation: “Mazdah-worshipping, divine Ardašīr, King of Kings of the Iranians, whose descent is from the Gods.” Rev: Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G). Pahlavi legend flanking altar: NWR’ ZY ’rtḥštr, translation: “Fire of Ardašīr.”
HISTORICAL INFORMATION COMING SOON
The historical information for the above Sasanian silver drachm exhibits are currently in review. Please come back to visit this item again in the next few weeks.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Drachm. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 4.36 grams. Mint: Mint C (Ctesiphon). Date: circa 233/4-238/9 AD. Attribution: SNS Type V (4a)/3a (2b); Göbl Type IV/2; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 720 (variety w/pellets before crown). Photo courtesy CNG.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution