Description

Sasanian Empire: Shapur I (AD 260-272) AR Drachm (4.15g/ 22mm). Draped bust to right, wearing diadem and mural crown surmounted by korymbos; legend around / Fire-altar flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos and holding staff; crescent to right of altar shaft. SNS IIc/1d, Style U; Göbl type I/1; Sunrise 741 var. Extremely fine, lovely toning. Ex Heritage Auction.