Sasanian Silver coin
    Ruler: Ardashir I 
Cultures/periods :  Sasanian       
Production date :    224-240
British Museum :   Not on display
Production place ::
    Minted in: Ctesiphon (historic) (Mint C)
    Asia: Middle East: Iraq: Iraq, South: Ctesiphon (historic)
    Silver coin. (whole)(whole) 
    Bust of Ardashir I right, wearing cap with diadem, globe with diadem; long beard and hair, moustache. (obverse)(obverse) 
    Fire altar with smooth column; throne with lion paws resting on incense burners, diadem ties.