Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur III. Silver Drachm (3.67 g), AD 383-388. "Western Group". Bust of Shapur III right, wearing flat-topped crown decorated with palmettes in arches and surmounted with korymbos. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos; "l?st" on altar shaft. SNS type Ib1/1b; Göbl type I/1; cf. Paruck 268-269; cf. Saeedi 221-226. Pleasing old cabinet tone. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150
Ex Malter (7 November 1993), 466.