Sasanian Empire Obol - Ardashir I, 224 – 241
type III2/2
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Obol
Year
224 – 241
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.71
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Obol from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 224 to 241. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.71 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps, pellets flanking headdress.
- Reverse
- Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G).
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (224-240) | — | SNS#23 (PHASE 3 - Type IIIa/3a Flames 1 - 0.68 g.) Group / Mint C ("Ctesiphon") | ||
| ND (224-240) | — | SNS#24 (PHASE 3 - Type IIIa/3a Flames 2 - 0.65 g.) Group / Mint C ("Ctesiphon") | ||
| ND (224-241) | — | Göbl# III2/2 |
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