Drachma of Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Shapur II wearing a crown topped with a korymbos, facing right; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar with flames containing a male bust facing right; on the sides the king and the priest face each other, both holding barsomas; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom; Iran/Persia. Coin, 309–379. Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 3.20 g.
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Drachma of Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Shapur II wearing a crown topped with a korymbos, facing right; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar with flames containing a male bust facing right; on the sides the king and the priest face each other, both holding barsomas; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom; Iran/Persia. Coin, 309–379. Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 3.20 g.

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Drachma Shapur II ruler Persia 309–379 Obverse Bust Shapur II wearing crown topped korymbos facing right Pahlavi inscription Reverse Fire altar flames containing male bust facing right sides king priest face holding barsomas pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Iran Coin Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 3.20 g round metallic object worn surface showing varying shades gray silver sits white background featuring raised profile person textured hair headdress decorative elements patterns head edge areas darker gray patina lighter highlights across relief.

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