Sasanian Kings. Ardashir III (اردشیر سوم) AD 628-630. AR Drachm. Dated RY 2. On the Throne at age of 7.
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Sasanian Kings. Ardashir III (اردشیر سوم) AD 628-630. AR Drachm.
32.60mm 3.38gm. BYS (Bishapur) mint. Dated RY 2 (AD 629/30).
Crowned bust right / Fire altar flanked by attendants star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl type II/1 Sunrise 1001 var. Edge clipped otherwise Extremely fine.
Note:
Ardashir III was a son of Kavadh II. He was raised to the
throne as a boy of seven years but was killed 18 months later by his
general Shahrbaraz (who ruled briefly in 630).
throne as a boy of seven years but was killed 18 months later by his
general Shahrbaraz (who ruled briefly in 630).