Sasanian Kings, Shapur I AV Dinar. Ctesiphon, AD 260-272. Draped bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown surmounted by a korymbos; one pellet above and two below diadem ties / Fire-altar flanked by two regal attendants wearing mural crowns, symbol to left of flames. Göbl type I/1; SNS type IIc/1b, style P, group d/1 (pl. 31, 143); Sunrise 740. 7.40g, 21mm, 3h.
Near Mint State; light graffito in rev. field. Very Rare.
From the Yacob and Tali Shavleyan Collection.