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Web Auction 14 12-13 Dec 2020
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SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur III, 383-388. Drachm (Silver, 24 mm, 4.00 g, 3 h), 'western group'. MZDYSN BGY ŠHPWHLY MLKAn MLKA 'YR'N W 'NYR'N ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, God Shahpur, King of Kings of Iran and Non-Iran' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Shahpur III to right, wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos. Rev. NWRA ZY ŠHPWHLY ('Fire of Shahpur' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with crowned bust to right flanked by two attendants. SNS III, pl. 29, 44. Struck from a somewhat worn reverse die, otherwise, very fine.