[Medieval] SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur II. 309-379 AD. AR Drachm (23mm, 4.29 gm, 3h). Western mint II (Aspahan?). "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Shahpur, the king of kings of Iran and non-Iran, whose descent is from the Gods" in Pahlavi (partially degraded), crowned bust right; diademed crown with merlons and korymbos / "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi (partially degraded), fire altar with attendants, bust in flames; "Just" in Pahlavi (partially degraded) on altar shaft. SNS Type Ib1/3a, 61; MK 1256; Göbl Ia/6a; cf. Paruck 211; Alram 787; cf. MACW 882. EF, attractive toning.
