Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Gold Dinar (7.4 g), AD 240-272. Mint I (Ctesiphon), ca. AD 260-272. Diademed bust of Shapur I right, wearing mural crown with korymbos. Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two attendants, each looking away from the fire and wearing mural crowns; pellets above each attendant. Cf. SNS type 11C/1b. Göbl type 1/1; cf. Sunrise 739 (single pellet on reverse). Lustrous. Superb Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.