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Shapur I Drachm (Obverse: Bust of Shapur I, Right, Wearing Merlon Crown; Reverse: Fire-Altar with Attendants)

CulturePersian
Date240-272 CE
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 1/16 x 1 1/16 in., 0.0086 lb. (2.7 x 2.7 cm, 3.9g)
Classificationscoins & medals
Credit LineGift of William H. Race
Object number2012.37.4.2
DescriptionShapur I Drachm from a collection of 211 Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Persian coins: Five boxes of coins, each coin mounted on a card with descriptive text, and one case box with 24 compartments and glass-topped cover, containing 28 coins. See attached list in Text Entries.
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