Sasanian Kings. Ardashir III (اردشیر سوم) AD 628-630. AR Drachm.

4gm, 32.2mm, minted in YZ (Yazd). mint dated RY 2 (AD 629)? as cruded. 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.

Göbl type II/1; Saeedi 295. 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).