Sasanian Empire Hemidrachm - Ardashir I, 224 – 241
type III2/2
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemidrachm
Year
224 – 241
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.16
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemidrachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 224 to 241. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.16 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps, trefoil of pellets behind head and on left shoulder.
- Reverse
- Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G).
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (224-240) | — | SNS#22 (PHASE 3 - Type IIIa/3a Flames 1 - 2.08 g.) Group / Mint C ("Ctesiphon") | ||
| ND (224-241) | — | Göbl# III2/2 |
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