drachma, Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379), Obv.: Bust of Shapur II facing right; on his head a crown with a korymbos. Pehlevi inscription. Rev.: Fire altar, in its flames a male bust facing right; on the sides stand two male figures facing each other, both holding barsomas in their hands; pearl rim. Pehlevi inscription. 309–379, Persia, Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom, fire altar, coin, diameter 23.0 mm, weight 3.30 g
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drachma, Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379), Obv.: Bust of Shapur II facing right; on his head a crown with a korymbos. Pehlevi inscription. Rev.: Fire altar, in its flames a male bust facing right; on the sides stand two male figures facing each other, both holding barsomas in their hands; pearl rim. Pehlevi inscription. 309–379, Persia, Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom, fire altar, coin, diameter 23.0 mm, weight 3.30 g

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drachma Shapur II ruler Persia 309–379 Obv. Bust facing right head crown korymbos Pehlevi inscription Rev. Fire altar flames male bust sides stand two male figures facing holding barsomas hands pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom fire altar coin diameter 23.0 mm weight 3.30 g worn circular metallic object pale silver-gray surface showing irregular edges dents featuring raised portrait profile textured hair clothing details group rounded raised bumps near portrait punched hole near top edge smaller hole upper right rim scuffed scratched areas subtle darker gray tarnish faint greenish discoloration places aged matte appearance.

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