Drachm - Ardashir I type III1/2, Persian Empires

A fire-altar (atasdan) in the form of column with a capitellum and base consisting of some plates. Under the capitellum there is a tongue of flame. The capitellum is supported by stands in the form of lion paws resting upon censers. The stands are decorated with bows. There is a pointed rim around the picture.

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A portrait of Ardashir I facing right. His crown takes the form of a close-fitting headdress crowned by globe. The headdress has a linear ornament (crown with earmuffs). There are two small ribbons between the crown'globe and the close-fitting headdrees. There is no baslyk. There is a beaded rim around the picture.

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