Shapur I Drachm Of The Sasanian Empire

Hi everyone, friends from the CCF Ancient Coins Community! A warm hello to all of you. Today I got a Shapur I silver drachm. Shapur I reigned from 240 to 270 AD, and this specimen is absolutely stunning—its inscriptions are incredibly clear. What's more, this is a rare double tamgha variety: there are two tamghas flanking the fire altar, one being a simplified crown tamgha and the other a royal Indo-Parthian tamgha, which may represent the ethnic affiliations of the Sasanian Empire. This variety accounts for only about 3% of all Shapur I drachms, making it extremely scarce.

This piece is a perfect example of the type. First off, the strike is excellent, and the corrosion is minimal. While there's some minor corrosion on the obverse near Shapur's face and on the left side of the priest on the reverse, it doesn't take away from its beauty at all—it's a gorgeous coin all around.

If you have any information or thoughts about this drachm, feel free to leave a comment below. Thanks everyone, and warm regards!