1 Drachm Sassanid Empire (224-651) Silver Shapur I (215-270)

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Denomination:

1 Drachm

Metal:

Silver

State:

Sassanid Empire (224-651)

Issue year(s):

241-272

Person:

Shapur I (215-270)

Shapur I, AR Drachm, 241-272

Pahlavi legend

Bearded bust of Shapur I right, wearing merlon crown with ear flaps and surmounted by globe, diadem ties follow contour of hair
behind

Pahlavi legend

Fire altar with two attendants dressed in kingly garb, facing outward, spear in outer hand

24mm, 3.72g

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Posted by: ancient 2010-02-19

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