Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_120

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Keywords

Drachma Shapur II ruler Persia 309–379 Obverse Bust facing right wearing mural crown globe short curly beard tied bottom curly hair round lock Pahlavi inscription Reverse Burning altar male bust flames right two male figures stand side facing holding sword pearl border coin weight 3.99 g round worn coin raised rim irregular edge primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights central area rectangular raised platform structure flanked vertical column- shapes standing human- figures low relief figure appearing central structure surface pitted texture areas wear create softer smoother patches alongside rougher detailed regions color palette includes shades silver gray off-white.