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).