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ID:     75000723
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Ardashir I
Date Ruled:     AD 223/4-240
Metal:     Billon
Denomination:     Tetradrachm
Weight:     13.10 g
Die Axis:     9 h
Obverse Description:     Bust right, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara decorated with seven-rayed star
Reverse Description:     Fire altar with no attendants
Primary Reference:     SNS Type IIe(3c)/3a(2b)
Reference2:     cf. Göbl II/5/2
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=103631
Grade:     Good VF, lightly toned.
Notes:     Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 723