Drachma of Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Shapur II facing right; he wears a crown topped with a korymbos. Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar with flames containing a male bust facing right; king and priest stand on either side facing each other, both holding swords; pearl rim. Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom; Persia, 309–379. Coin, diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 4.20 g.
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Drachma of Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Shapur II facing right; he wears a crown topped with a korymbos. Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar with flames containing a male bust facing right; king and priest stand on either side facing each other, both holding swords; pearl rim. Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom; Persia, 309–379. Coin, diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 4.20 g.

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Drachma Shapur II ruler Persia 309–379 Obverse Bust facing right wears crown topped korymbos Pahlavi inscription Reverse Fire altar flames containing male bust king priest stand side facing holding swords pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 4.20 g round metallic object irregular edge showing raised profile person wearing headdress crown face sideways view prominent nose visible ear surrounded beaded circular border raised decorative elements near neck head surface wear subtle discoloration visible areas gray silver brown hints iridescent blue green.

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