Drachm - Ardashir I (233-239) front Drachm - Ardashir I (233-239) back
Drachm - Ardashir I (233-239) photo
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Drachm - Ardashir I

 
Silver 3.32 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Ardashir I (224-242)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
233-239
Value
Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.32 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
3 o'clock ↑→
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#410167
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar tied with ribbons; flanked by incense burners.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Variety with three pellets on altar tiers.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Ardashir I (233-239) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 3.32 g is that it features an image of the king, Ardashir I, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during the reign of Ardashir I, who was the founder of the Sasanian Empire and ruled from 233 to 239 AD.