Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur II. Silver Drachm (3.96 g), AD 309-379. Mint IX ("Kabul"), ca. AD 320-379. Bust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos; legend on altar shaft and base. SNS type Ib1/3a (pl. 9, 106); Göbl type Ia/6a. Boldly struck and attractively toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Malter (7 November 1993), 450.