Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Gold Dinar (6.93 g), AD 240-272. Mint I ('Ctesiphon'). Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos; below diadem tie, three pellets (faint). rev. Fire flanked by two attendants; symbol on altar. SNS type Iic/1a, style A, pl. 23, 35 (but lacking symbol on altar); Göbl type I/1; cf. Sunrise 739-40. Rare. Uneven edges. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,500