Sasanian Empire ⅙ Dinar - Ardashir I, 233 – 238

type 3a

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sasanian Empire Sasanian Empire
Currency Dinar (224 – 651)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination ⅙ Dinar - Ardashir I
Year 233 – 238
Ruler Ardashir I (224–242)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment 3 o'clock ↑→
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.41
Diameter (mm) 14.5
Demonetized 0242

Description

⅙ Dinar - Ardashir I from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 233 to 238. Struck in Gold. Measures 14.5 mm and weighs 1.41 g.

Obverse
Bust right, wearing diadem (type R) and close-fitting headdress with korymbos and no earflaps; pellet to each side of crown, trace of star on far shoulder
Reverse
Fire altar (flames 2) with diadems (type G).
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (233-238)  —

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