Caption

drachma, Shapur I (ruler of Persia; 241–272), busts, crowns, altars, Persia, Sassanid Kingdom, fire altar, korymbos. Obv.: Bust of Shapur I facing right; on his head a cap with ear-rings, on it a crown of masonry with a globe as the universe; curly beard; at the back a tuft of curled hair; on the neck a chain with a clasp; pearl rim. Pahlavi inscription. Rev.: Burning altar; on the sides stand a king and a priest, each holding a spear in one hand and resting the other on the hilt of a sword; in the left field, three balls (forming an inverted triangle); pearl rim. Pahlavi inscription. 241–272, Persia, coin, weight 3.45 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A34_453

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Keywords

drachma Shapur I ruler Persia 241–272 busts crowns altars Sassanid Kingdom fire altar korymbos Obv. Bust facing right head cap ear-rings crown masonry globe universe curly beard back tuft curled hair neck chain clasp pearl rim Pahlavi inscription Rev. Burning altar sides stand king priest holding spear hand resting hilt sword left field three balls forming inverted triangle coin weight 3.45 g round worn coin raised profile person right wearing decorated helmet headdress necklace showing textured hair beard beaded border decorative motifs edge areas wear small scratches Colors visible include silver-gray darker gray tones small patches darker discoloration.