SHAPUR I AR DRACHM, CIRCA. 244 - 253 C.E.
Gobl I/1, Sunrise 732, Choice Extremely Fine, harshly cleaned and bright, 26.6mm, 4.12 grams
Obverse: Cuirassed bust of Shapur to right, wearing diadem and mural crown with ear flap and korymbos, inscription around
Reverse: Flaming fire altar between two crowned attendants
A VERY SHARP example with almost no wear! Tough-king style portrait.
Shapur I is the early Sassanian (Bavel) King referred to as Shevor Malka in the Talmud. He was friends with Shmuel the Sage.
