SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I, 240-272. Dinar (Gold, 22 mm, 7.40 g, 3 h), Mint C (Ktesiphon), circa 260-272. MZDYSN BGY ŠHPWHLY MRKAN MRKA 'YR'N MNW CTRY MN YZD'N ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Shahpur, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Shahpur I to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos. Rev. NWRA ZY ŠHPWHLY ('Fire of Shahpur' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS I, pl. 30, 126. Lightly toned and very attractive. Very minor doubling on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.