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ID:     758278
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Shapur I
Date Ruled:     240-272 AD
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Date Struck:     AD 240-272
Diameter:     27 mm
Weight:     4.16 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Description:     Crowned bust right; fravahr symbol (wreath) and pellet behind crown
Reverse Description:     Fire altar with attendants; pellets above attendants
Primary Reference:     SNS Type IIc/1b, Style Q, Group e, 177 (same dies)
Reference2:     Göbl I/1
Reference3:     Alram 689
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=69688
Grade:     EF, toned, typical flat spots, small die break on reverse
Notes:     Rare with symbols.