Sasanian Kings, Shapur I AV Dinar. Mint VI? ("Sakastan"?). Phase Ic, circa AD 251-258. Draped bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown surmounted by a korymbos / Fire-altar flanked by two regal attendants each wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos and holding staff surmounted by pellet-in-crescent; pellet-in-crescent on altar shaft. SNS type IIc/2b, style L; Göbl type I/1; Paruck ; Saeedi -; Sunrise -. 7.15g, 22mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare with these controls.
From the inventory of a Swiss dealer.