Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Gold Dinar (7.46 g), AD 240-272. Mint I ('Ctesiphon'), phase 2, ca. AD 260-272. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos.
Reverse: Fire flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos and holding staff surmounted by pellet-in-crescent; two pellets above. SNS type Iic/1b, style P; Göbl type I/1. Full legends and lustrous.
Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,500 - UP
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