SHAPUR I AR OBOL, CIRCA. 244 - 253 C.E.
Gobl I/1, Sunrise 735, About Extremely Fine, 13.9mm, .66 gram
Obverse: Bust of Shapur to right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbus, inscription around
Reverse: Flaming fire altar between two crowned attendants
Choice example and lovely style for this scarce coin!
Shapur I is the early Sassanian (Bavel) King referred to as Shevor Malka in the Babylonian Talmud. He was friends with Shmuel the Sage.
