Sasanid Kings -309-79 AD: Shapur II

Sasanian Empire: Shapur II, 309-379 AD

AR Drachm, Kabul mint.

Obverse: Bearded bust right wearing 4 merlon crown with earflaps, surmounted by globe decorated with concentric arcs; Pahlavi script legend inside beaded border.

Reverse: Zoroastrian fire altar; on either side of altar, attendant facing inward, each attendant with staff in both hands ; Pahlavi script between each attendant and rim; "fravahr" (investiture wreath) symbol left of altar flame. With Ahuramazda in flames above altar, facing right

Reference:  Schindel, SNS III/2, S.46,1b/3a, 118, Tf. 9,118. Sunrise 848 vgl.

Weight: Diameter: 27mm Conservation: F/VG

Provenance: 

Fonte : http://grifterrec.rasmir.com/sasania/sas...

Collezione : XIII Oriental Coins