English: SASANIAN KINGS. Ardaxšīr (Ardashir) I. AD 223/4-240. AR Drachm (23mm, 3.79 g, 3h). Mint B ("Hamadan"). Phase 2c, circa AD 226/7-228/30. Bust right, wearing diadem (type G) and Parthian-style tiara decorated with star / Fire altar (flames 2b) with diadems (type G); no attendants. SNS type IIa(3a)/3a(2b); Göbl type II/4a/2; Paruck -; Saeedi -. EF, toned. Excellent metal quality.