Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Silver Hemidrachm (2.05 g), AD 240-272. Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 1b, ca. AD 244-252/3. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos. Reverse: Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns. SNS Type Iic/1a, Style A, Group F and pl. 22, 30 (same obv. die). Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex CNG E442 (17 April 2019, 869. Spink Numismatic Circular XCVII.3 (April 1989), 1738.