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SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I, 240-272. Drachm (Silver, 27 mm, 3.58 g, 3 h), Mint III (Hamadan), 244-252/3. MZDYSN BGY ŠHPWHLY MRKAN MRKA 'YR'N MNW CTRY MN YZD'N ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Shahpur King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Shahpur I to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos. Rev. NWRA ZY ŠHPWHLY ('Fire of Shahpur' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper field to left, frawah. SNS I, type IIc/1a. Beautifully toned. Minor corrosion spot on the reverse and with light marks, otherwise, good very fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.