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Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Gold Dinar (7.31 g), AD 240-272

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Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Gold Dinar (7.31 g), AD 240-272
Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 2, ca. AD 260-272. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos; one pellet above and two below diadem ties. Reverse: Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns; symbol to left of flames. SNS type IIc/1b, style P, group b (pl. 30, 126); Göbl type I/1. Lovely strike on a nice full flan. Lustrous. NGC grade MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.