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Iran; Sassanid; Shapur I CE 241-272


AR Drachm, 3.74 g, flan clipped or broken on l. side
Göbl 23 reverse appears more like 26 though
O: hd of King r wearing merlon crown, Pahlavi inscription around.
R: Fire altar with two attendants and Pahlavi inscription.

Ex: Ken Dorney


Famous sculpture of Shapur I and Valerian in captivity at Naqsh-i Rustam, Iran.
For more info on Shapur I try:
http://www.cais-soas.com/CAIS/History/Sasanian/shapour_I.htm