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Drachm - Shapur III (type I/1)
Country: Sasanian Empire
(Persia)
Denomination: AR Drachm
(1/12)
Year: (383-388)
Material: Silver (.900)
Weight: 3.82 g
Shape: Round (irregular)
Diameter: 24 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: sasanian empirepersia
Description:
Obverse
Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and crown surmonted by globe or korymbos.
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons. Bust of Ahuramazda to right within flames; two attendants facing inwards.
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