Caption

Drachma, Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Sapor II facing right; wearing a mural crown and a globe representing the universe; short curly beard tied at the bottom, curly hair tied in a round lock; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Burning altar; on both sides below it, crescents on pedestals facing away from each other; below the pedestals three dots forming a triangle; pearl border; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 309–379. Persia. Coin. Weight: 3.24 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_128

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Keywords

Drachma Shapur II ruler Persia 309–379 Obverse Bust Sapor II facing right wearing mural crown globe representing universe short curly beard tied bottom curly hair tied round lock Pahlavi inscription Reverse Burning altar sides crescents pedestals away pedestals three dots forming triangle pearl border Date Coin Weight 3.24 g circular worn coin textured edge light gray metallic surface raised central column- structure broad horizontal top base flanked pair curved decorative shapes smaller pedestal- forms coin displays subtle scratches pitting across surface slightly irregular rim areas faint relief suggesting ornamental detailing visible colors shades light gray off-white.