Sasanian Empire Hemidrachm - Ardashir I, 224 – 241
type I/1 - Parthian style
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)
1.84
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemidrachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 224 to 241. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.84 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed facing bust of Ardashir I, wearing Parthian-style tiara decorated with pellet in crescent.
- Reverse
- Diademed head of Papak left, wearing Parthian-style tiara decorated with pellet in crescent.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (226-240) | — | W. H. Valentine#2 | ||
| ND (224-241) | — | Göbl# I/1 |
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