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Sasanian Empire, Gold Dinar (7.21 g, 21.5 mm), Circa AD 260-272
Shapur I, Sasanian King AD 240-272
SNS Type IIc/Ib, Style P, Gobl type I/1, Sunrise #740, Superb Extremely Fine
Mint C: Ctesiphon.
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Shapur I, the son and successor of Ardashir I, inflicted a devastating defeat on the Roman Armies…