1 Drachm Sassanid Empire (224-651) Silver Shapur II (309-379)

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Denomination:

1 Drachm

Metal:

Silver

State:

Sassanid Empire (224-651)

Issue year(s):

309-379

Person:

Shapur II (309-379)

Shapur II, AR Drachm, 309-379

Pahlavi legend

Bearded bust of Shapur II right, wearing merlon crown surmounted by globe decorated with five lines and pellets between, diadem
ties behind globe, diadem ties behind crown and pointing up, symbol in left field

Pahlavi legend

Fire altar with two attendants dressed in kingly garb, facing inward, short staff in both hands, bust of Ahuramazda right in
flames above altar, Pahlavi script on altar

23mm, 4.12g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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