Ancient - Persia. SASANIAN KINGDOM: Ardashir I, as King of Persis, 205-224, AR drachm (3.77g), G-1, Alram-657, bearded bust facing, with Parthian tiara // bust of Papak left, also with Parthian tiara, somewhat debased silver (very common for this type), coarse calligraphy, bold strike, gorgeous obverse, bold VF, R.