SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I, 240-272. Dinar (Gold, 22 mm, 7.36 g, 2 h), Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 2, c. 260-267. mzdysn bgy šhpwhry MRKAn MRKA ‘yr’n MNW ctry MN yzd’n Bust of Shahpur I to right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos and ribbons; two pellets in left field. Rev. NWRAZY šhpwhry Fire altar flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns. Göbl type I/1. SNS type IIc/1b, style P, group b. Rare. Sharply struck and nicely toned with a bold and powerful portrait. Extremely fine.

From an American collection.