Description:
Obverse: Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing cap with ear flap and diadem, and globe with diadem (korymbos). Long hair and beard, with mustache. Pellet border.
Obverse legend: "The Mazda-worshipping Lord Ardashir, King of Kings of the Iranians, whose lineage is of the gods" [Translation from Pahlavi (Middle Persian), surrounding]
Reverse: Fire altar with fluted column. Throne with lion paws and diadem ties resting on incense burners. Pellet border.
Reverse legend: "Fire of Ardashir" [Translation from Pahlavi (Middle Persian), flanking the flames on the altar]

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; numismatics

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