Ardashir II
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Ardashir II, was the Sasanian King of Kings of Iran from 379 to 383. He was the brother of his predecessor, Shapur II, under whom he had served as vassal king of Adiabene, where he fought alongside hi
Rock relief of Ardashir II in Taq-e Bostan
Drachma of Ardashir II
Rock relief at Taq-e Bostan of the investiture of Ardashir II, flanked by Mithra and Shapur II
Sasanian crowns
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The Sasanian crowns refers to the crowns used by the monarchs of the Sasanian dynasty of Iran. Each monarch had their own unique crown, and some of them had several.
Coin of the Sasanian king of kings, Hormizd II .
Crown of Narseh, from his relief in Naqsh-e Rustam
Coin of Boran, an example of a crown used by a female monarch.
A golden ring showing a Sasanian king with a crescent moon crown and stepped crenellations