Sasanian Kingdom, Shapur I AV Dinar. Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), Phase 2, circa AD 260-272. Draped bust to right, wearing diadem and mural crown surmounted by korymbos / Fire-altar flanked by two regal attendants each wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos and holding staff; frawahr symbol to left of flames. SNS type IIc/1c, style T; Göbl type I/1; Saeedi AV5 (no obv. pellets); Sunrise 740 var. (same). 7.36g, 23mm, 3h.

Near Mint State; a beautifully centred example.

Acquired from Pars Coins, San Jose CA.