Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Silver Drachm (4.50 g), AD 240-272. Mint III ("Hamadan"), phase 2, ca. AD 260-272. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos. Reverse: Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type 3a) and mural crowns; pellets flanking flames. SNS type Iic/1b, style Q, group b (pl. 34, 171-2); Göbl type I/1. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - UP
Ex Malter (23 November 1997), 243.