Minting authority
Sasanian
Ruler
Schapur II.
(309-379)
Denomination
Drachm
(Silver)
Mint
Kabulistan (Afghanistan)
Obverse
Bust with crenellated crown; Pehlevi inscription "Mazda-worshipping, Lord Shapur, King of Kings of the Iranians and non-Iranians, whose lineage (image/splendor) is from the gods"
Reverse
Fire altar with bust in the flames, flanked by two attendants; Pehlevi inscription ["Fire of Shapur"]
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