Sasanian Emperor Shapur I The Great

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echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 9:48 pm Pick this excellent coin up a few weeks ago from Steve. Shapur I The Great was the second Sasanian emperor and son of Ardasir I from 240-270 AD. Shapur I is most norted for the capture of the Roman Emperor Valerian using him as a foot stool. AR Drachm 24mm x 4.2g x 9h Gobl SN I/1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapur_I Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34504 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 10:01 pm Very nice pick-up Ron! You gonna get us an in-focus pic of the obv or do I need to report ya to the mods? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 10:03 pm Sorry about that Dave, I'll see if I can clear it up a bit. Been using my smartphone camera, should probably use the regular one. Better picture uploaded. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 10:04 pm Great coin, Ron. Congratulations. The obverse crown is pretty amazing, but I especially like the rendition of the fire altar attendants on the reverse, with their own crowns and baggy trousers. Impressive depiction of that 3/4 view on the attendant at right, with the closer foot placed - correctly - lower than the far foot. Pretty advanced stuff for the time. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34504 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 10:09 pm Good point Bob--the die cutter seems to have used perspective on the attendants. And Ron, I just want to be able to enjoy your coin more! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/15/2018 10:18 pm Thanks Bob. The detail on the earlier issued are much better that later on in the series. Don't know why the workmanship declined. Report this Post to the Staff
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 02/16/2018 03:45 am Thats a pretty coin Ron! Good detail on both sides.. Also read that some historians believe he had Valerian stuffed and displayed in his palace! Nice pick up.. Paul Edited by Palouche 02/16/2018 03:47 am Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/16/2018 06:39 am Thanks Paul. Report this Post to the Staff
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