SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I, 240-272. Drachm (Silver, 28 mm, 4.39 g, 4 h), Mint III ('Hamadan'), circa 260-272. Draped bust of Shahpur I to right, wearing elaborate crown with korymbos. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants looking outward; pellets to left and right of flames. Göbl pl. 2, 23. SNS type IIc/1b, style Q, group b. A sharp and attractive example. Good very fine.

From an American collection of Oriental Greek and Central Asian coins.