Sasanians, AR drachm, Shapur II

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Sasanians. Shapur II (309-379AD)

AR drachm

4.32 g, 20.5 – 22 mm

Unknown  Eastern mint

OBVERSE: Bust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon, large dot to right

REVERSE: Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos

Superb XF to AU

Rare variety with dot in front of the bust 

References:

Z-327237 (this coin)

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