SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I, 240-272. Obol (Silver, 14 mm, 0.65 g, 4 h), Mint I (Ctesiphon), circa 244-252/3. MZDYSN BGY ŠHPWHLY MRKAN MRKA 'YR'N MNW CTRY MN YZD'N ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Shahpur, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Shahpur I to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos. Rev. NWRA ZY ŠHPWHLY ('Fire of Shahpur' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS I, type IIc/1a. Very fine.