Watch List notes:

Sasanian Kings, AV dinar, Shapur I ("the Great," 240-272 AD), Ctesiphon mint, struck 260-272 AD. SNS type IIc/1b; Gobl type I/1. 7.34 grams. Bust of Shapur right, wearing mural tiara with korymbos and long ear flap, large floriate brooch on left shoulder / Large flaming fire altar flanked by two attendants, both wearing mural crowns and holding scepters. Near MS; beautifully centered; a lovely specimen. (Estimate: $3500 - 5000)