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Sasanian Empire, Silver Drachm (4.29 g, 23.5 mm), Circa AD 240-244
Shapur I, Sasanian King AD 240-272
Sunrise # 729, SNS Type IIa/1a style A, Gobl Type II/1, Superb Extremely Fine
Mint: Ctesiphon.
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This is a second style of Shapur's crown without earflap. This type was used on many large copper…