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Search Advanced Search Search By Coin ID     Home ANCIENT/BYZANTINE Ancient Spain (872) Byzantine (753) MEDIEVAL/EARLY WORLD Germany (30) MODERN WORLD COUNTERFEITS AND IMITATIONS   Submit New Coin(s)   Sponsors page Terms of Service Contact Us About Us FAQ Page Coin Detail Click here to see enlarged image. ID:     ANC-173      [UNVERIFIED] Type:     Ancient East Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE Issuer:     Shapur I Date Ruled:     241-272 AD Metal:     Silver Denomination:     Drachma Struck / Cast:     struck Date Struck:     AD 241 - 270 Diameter:     23.3 mm Weight:     3.5 g Die Axis:     4 h Obverse Legend:     legend in Pahlevi script reading "The Mazdah worshipper, the divine Shapur, King of the Kings of Iran, heaven descended of the Gods" Obverse Description:     Bearded bust of Shapur I right, wearing merlon crown with ear flaps and surmounted by globe, diadem ties follow contour of hair behind Reverse Legend:     Pahlevi script reading, "The fire of Shapur" Reverse Description:     Fire altar with two attendants dressed in kingly garb, facing outward, spear in outer hand Primary Reference:     Göbl I/1

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