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Ardashir I (224–240), billon tetradrachm, mint C (“Ctesiphon”) Curatorial note: The Robert Schaaf Collection of Sasanian Coins : The Numismatic Collection acquired the Schaaf collection of 723 Sasanian coins in 2015 with funding support from the Sharmin and Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies and the Friends of ...
Oct 23, 2017 · The tetradrachm of Ardashir I, issued in 224-230, is considered 'to meet the competition from the Syrian tetradrachm made by the Emperor Elagabalus'. The book by Karlsson is an excellent guide for collecting these coins. Göbl is best for puzzling out tiny varieties.
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Detailed information about the coin Tetradrachm, Ardakhshir I, Kingdom of Persis, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data
Tetradrachm of Ardashir I from Persia Artist: Unknown Mint: Persia (Sardis) Ruler: Ardashir I, King of Iran, 180–242
Ardashir I (Middle Persian: 𐭠𐭥𐭲𐭧𐭱𐭲𐭥; Persian: اردشیر پاپکان), also known as Ardashir the Unifier (180–242 AD), was the founder of the Persian Sasanian Empire. He was also Ardashir V of the Kings of Persis , until he founded the new empire.
Ardashir I (224 - 242 AD) AE Tetradrachm 28 x 26 mm. 10.67 gm. Göbl SN Diameter of obverse dotted border=26 mm.; diameter of reverse border=25 mm. Die position=9h Obverse: Reverse: Note: Courtesy Jamison T. Graff collection. Ardashir I (224 - 242 AD) AE Unit 29 x 27 mm. 16.37 gm. Göbl SN II/4a/2
The main denomination of the Sasanians, introduced by King Ardashir I ( r. 224–242) and inherited from the Parthians, was the silver drachm ( Middle Persian: drahm ). [2] [4] It is a large thin coin (a novelty at the time) that weighs about 4 grams, with a diameter of 25–30 mm.
