WC0794

Item

Title
WC0794
Inventory Number
794
From Date
241
To Date
272
Description
John English 2012
Material
Silver
Denomination
Drachma
Max Diameter
25
Weight
4.16
Authority
Valerian
Place
Margiana
Obverse Description
Bearded bust of Shapur I right, wearing merlon crown with ear flaps and surmounted by globe, diadem ties do not follow contour of hair behind.
Obverse Inscription
Legend translated by Göbl as "The Mazdah worshipper, the divine Shapur, King of the Kings of Iran, heaven descended of the gods"
Reverse Description
fire altar with two attendants dressed in kingly garb, facing outward, spear in outer hand.
Reverse Inscription
Legend translated by Göbl as "The fire of Shapur"
Display
0
Wear
Very Fine
Bibliography
Göbl 23v; http://www.forumancientcoins.com/moonmoth/coins/sapur_i_001.html

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