Sasanian Kings. Ardashir III (اردشیر سوم) AD 628-630. AR Drachm. On the Throne at the age of 7
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Sasanian Kings. Ardashir III (اردشیر سوم) AD 628-630. AR Drachm.
3.76gm, 31.1mm, minted in YZ (Yazd), dated RY 2. On the Throne at the age of 7
Bust of young king to the right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings, and korymbos set on crescent; ribbon on left shoulder, crescent and ribbon on right; stars flanking crown / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; RY to left, mint signature to right; star and crescent flanking flames.
Z-383379 (It's me there) / SC Tehran 4289-91 / Sunrise –. Good very fine, nice cabinet toning. Rare.
Note: Ardashir III was 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).