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Drachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire |
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| Year | 240-272 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Reverse description | A fire altar (atasdan) occupies the central field, depicted as a tall column with a decorative capitellum and base, above which flames rise. Flanking the altar on either side stand two attendant figures wearing mural crowns (corona muralis), each bearing a sword at the waist and a spear in hand, positioned with their backs toward the altar. A Pahlavi legend appears in the field identifying the sacred fire. |
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| Reverse lettering | NWR`ZY shpwhr (Translation: Fire (fire-temple) of Shapur) |
| Edge | Plain |
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