Drachma of Shapur III (ruler of Persia; 383–388). Obverse: Bust of Shapur III facing right; wearing a crown with rosettes and a globe symbolizing the universe; short curly beard, curly hair tied in a round lock, ribbons flowing behind the crown; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Burning altar with the bust of the ruler facing right; on both sides of the altar the king and a priest facing each other, both holding swords; pearl border; Pahlavi inscription. Coin, Persia, 383–388, weight 4.20 g.
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Drachma of Shapur III (ruler of Persia; 383–388). Obverse: Bust of Shapur III facing right; wearing a crown with rosettes and a globe symbolizing the universe; short curly beard, curly hair tied in a round lock, ribbons flowing behind the crown; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Burning altar with the bust of the ruler facing right; on both sides of the altar the king and a priest facing each other, both holding swords; pearl border; Pahlavi inscription. Coin, Persia, 383–388, weight 4.20 g.

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Drachma Shapur III ruler Persia 383–388 Obverse Bust facing right wearing crown rosettes globe symbolizing universe short curly beard curly hair tied round lock ribbons flowing Pahlavi inscription Reverse Burning altar bust sides altar king priest facing holding swords pearl border Coin weight 4.20 g round worn coin raised portrait profile center showing person wearing decorated helmet earring surface textured areas wear pitting irregular edges coin displays palette gray silver tones small patches darker gray black spotting faint hints iridescent colors near worn areas background portrait recessed circular border shape slightly irregular perfectly circular.

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