SASA-01 Click on image for enlargement.

Sasanian Coins; Iranian. Shapur II , 309-379 AD, Gold Dinar 7.45 g. 18.85 mm. die-axis 4 o'clock.

Obverse: Bust of Shapur II right, wearing triple-turret crown with diadem ties. Tied beard, large ball of hair, moustache. Pahlavi script MAZDISAN BAGI SHAHPUHARI MALKAN MALKA AIRAN The worshipper of Ahuramazda, the Divine Shapur, King of Kings of Iranian, a border of dots.

Reverse: Fire altar with fluted column, with ribbon garlanded throne on incense burners, diadem ties, Pahlavi script NURA ZI SHAHPUHARI Fire of Shapur, a border of dots, minor deposits.

          There are several vareities of this type.

          A very rare genuine gold coin of the Sasanian Imperial mints, solid gold coin not a filled metal electrotypes / reproductions.