Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Silver Obol (0.71 g), AD 240-272. Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 1b, ca. AD 244-252/3. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos. Reverse: Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns. NS Type Iic/1a, Style A, Group D and pl. 22, 20-5. Rare. Well centered and fully struck. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex CNG E442 (17 April 2019, 870. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular XCVII.7 (September 1989), 4520.