★ Superb style. Lovely strike. ★

SASANIAN KINGS. Ardashir II, AD 379-383. AR Drachm (4.00 gm; 30 mm). Standard issue, no mint or date as usual. Bust right, wearing plain crown with korymbos / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants, each wearing plain crown with korymbos; no legends. SNS type Ia/1a (pl. 22, 5); Göbl type I/1; Paruck 260; Saeedi 214; Sunrise 870var. Superb style. Lovely strike on a nice broad flan. Choice FDC. Original find patina.