Drachma of Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Shapur II wearing a crown topped with a korymbos, facing right; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar with flames containing a male bust facing right; on either side stand the king and the priest facing each other, both holding barsomas; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Iran/Persia. Function: coin (fire altar motif). Date: 309–379. Measurements: diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 3.20 g., A worn circular metallic object with a textured surface, showing raised carved imagery and shallow relief; the

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