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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancientnoob, post: 2103860, member: 44140&quot;]Crowned while still in the womb Shapur II was one of the longest reigning monarchs in history, ruling AD 309-379.</p><p><br /></p><p>I found this neat little coin, the planchet is extremely small and the coin feels like a republic denari. As an added bonus the coin has the flaming head of Ahura Mazda in the fire altar. I thought that was great.</p><p><br /></p><p>Persia,</p><p>Shapur II (AD 309-379)</p><p>Uncertain Mint- Kabul? </p><p>AR Drachm 20 mm x 3.49 grams</p><p>Obverse: Bust of Shapur II right.</p><p>Reverse: Zoroastrian Fire Altar with the flaming head of Ahura Mazda in flames, flanked by to attendants.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]396206[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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