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ID:     76000973
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Shapur II
Date Ruled:     AD 309-379
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Weight:     4.23 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Description:     Crowned bust right
Reverse Description:     Fire altar with attendants and ribbons; bare-headed bust right in flames; L’ST in Pahlavi on altar shaft
Primary Reference:     SNS III Type Ic1/3a
Reference2:     Göbl Ib/6a
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=108648
Grade:     Near EF, toned.
Notes:     Sale: CNG 76, Lot: 973 Ex Spink Numismatic Circular CV.10 (December, 1997), no. 5485.