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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:     711215      [UNVERIFIED] Type:     Ancient East Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE Issuer:     Shapur I Date Ruled:     240-272 AD Metal:     Silver Denomination:     Drachm Weight:     4.13 g Die Axis:     3 h Obverse Description:     "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Shahpur, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the Gods" in Pahlavi, crowned bust right, earring visible; crown without earflap Reverse Description:     "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi, fire altar with attendants Primary Reference:     SNS Type IIa/1a, A5, Style A, group b Reference2:     Göbl II/1 Reference3:     Paruck - Reference4:     Alram 695; MACW 809; cf. De Morgan P. 665, 24 and pl. XLVII, 8 Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=76443 Grade:     Near EF, lightly toned, light overall porosity Notes:     Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1215 ($500)Ex Bellaria Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 66, 19 May 2004), lot 857.

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