★ A beautiful drachm of Shahpur II ★

SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur II, 309-379. Drachm (Silver, 25 mm, 3.37 g, 2 h), 'Ktesiphon', circa 309-320. Draped bust of Shahpur II to right, wearing elaborate crown with korymbos. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants looking inward; fravahr and taurus symbols flanking flames. Göbl pl. 6, 89. SNS type Ia/1b. Good extremely fine.

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