Drachma of Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Shapur II facing right, wearing a crown with a korymbos; Pehlevi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar with flames containing a male bust facing right; two male figures standing on either side facing each other, both holding barsomas; pearl rim; Pehlevi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Persia. Coin, dia. 23.0 mm, weight 3.30 g.
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Drachma of Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Shapur II facing right, wearing a crown with a korymbos; Pehlevi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar with flames containing a male bust facing right; two male figures standing on either side facing each other, both holding barsomas; pearl rim; Pehlevi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Persia. Coin, dia. 23.0 mm, weight 3.30 g.

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Drachma Shapur II ruler Persia 309–379 Obverse Bust facing right wearing crown korymbos Pehlevi inscription Reverse Fire altar flames containing male bust two male figures standing side facing holding barsomas pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Coin dia 23.0 mm weight 3.30 g round metallic object worn uneven surface pale silver-gray color showing raised central figure flanked vertical elements surrounded indented border object circular hole near edge areas slight darker tarnish faint bluish-green spots.

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