Sasanians, AR drachm, Shapur II, Sakastan

Sasanians. Shapur II (309-379AD)

AR drachm

3.83 g, 19 – 21 mm

Mint V (Sakastan, modern Zaranj in South-Western Afghanistan)

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

REVERSE: Fire altar with ribbon, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, letter to right of altar, symbol and trefoil of pellets on altar shaft, pellets flanking staff of right attendant 

VF. Deep brown patina. SCARCE

Reference: Z-271027 (similar coin)

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