WC0795

Item

Title
WC0795
Inventory Number
795
From Date
309
To Date
379
Description
John English 2012
Material
Silver
Denomination
Drachma
Max Diameter
22.5
Weight
4.02
Authority
Shapur II
Place
Margiana
Obverse Description
Bearded bust of Shapur II right, wearing merlon crown surmounted by globe decorated with 3 lines and pellets, diadem ties behind crown.
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 inward, short staff in both hands; bust of Ahuramazda right in flames above altar.
Reverse Inscription
Legend translated by Göbl as "The fire of Shapur"
Display
0
Wear
Very Fine
Bibliography
Göbl 105; http://www.forumancientcoins.com/moonmoth/coins/sapur_ii_001.html

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