Silver Drahm of Ardashir I, Tisfun, 224–241. 1944.100.45806

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Obverse: Frawahr symbol on crown instead of star. Different die from SNS A12, which has neck band as well as robe border, but otherwise similar.

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Reverse: Different die from SNS A12, with point below altar and taller flames.

Physical Description

Axis: 3
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 3.432
- Diameter (in mm): 25

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 224 - 241
Denomination: Drahm
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Ardashir I of Persis
- - State: Kingdom of Persis
- Authority: Sasanian Empire
Geographic
- Region: Mashriq
- Region: Iraq

References

Reference: Göbl.II/2a/2
Reference: SNS IIg/3a, p. 298 no. A12 (Malek collection)

Administrative History

Identifier: 1944.100.45806
Lot: 1944.100
Department: Islamic
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Newell x Starosselsky, 1921

Description

Details noted by Francois Gurnet. Although Alram includes this variety in his Ctesiphon group, its stylistic peculiarities suggest a brief issue at another mint.

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

Silver Drahm of Ardashir I, Tisfun, 224–241. 1944.100.45806

Physical Description

Measurements

Typological Description

Authority

Geographic

References

Administrative History

Provenance

Description

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