Drachma, Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Sapor II facing right wearing a mural crown topped with a globe; short curly beard tied at the bottom, curly hair tied in a round lock; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Burning altar with flames containing a male bust facing right; two male figures stand on either side facing each other, each holding a sword; pearl border; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 309–379. Persia. Coin. Weight: 3.99 g.
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Drachma, Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Sapor II facing right wearing a mural crown topped with a globe; short curly beard tied at the bottom, curly hair tied in a round lock; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Burning altar with flames containing a male bust facing right; two male figures stand on either side facing each other, each holding a sword; pearl border; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 309–379. Persia. Coin. Weight: 3.99 g.

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Drachma Shapur II ruler Persia 309–379 Obverse Bust Sapor II facing right wearing mural crown topped globe short curly beard tied bottom curly hair tied round lock Pahlavi inscription Reverse Burning altar flames containing male bust right two male figures stand side facing holding sword pearl border Date Coin Weight 3.99 g circular metallic object raised profile human head relief showing textured hair decorated headdress surrounded patterned rim surface displays worn uneven details areas smoothness slight indentations visible colors silver gray hints darker gray recessed areas.

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