SASANIAN EMPIRE: Shahpur II. Circa 309-379 AD. AR Drachm (4.07 g). Obv: Bust of King Shahpur II to right wearing mural crown with decorated korymbos, Pahlavi legends around the bust. / Rev: Fire altar flanked by two attendants (guards) wearing crowns, Pahlavi legends on the altar shaft, bust to right in flames on altar. Attractive example with nice portrait of young shapur & carefully engraved Pahlavi legends. Boldly struck, Toned EF. Very Rare. Attractive & Brilliant example.
*Shahpur II also known as Shapur the Great, was the tenth Sasanian King (Shahanshah) of Iran. He took the title at birth and held it until his death at age 70, making him the longest-reigning monarch in Iranian history. His reign saw the military resurgence of the country, and the expansion of its territory, which marked the start of the first Sasanian golden era.
