Sasanian Empire Silver Drachm of Shapur II (about 1,650-1,600 years ago)

$88.00

Shapur II Sasanian Silver Drachm (AD 309-379) — Longest Reigning Persian King

NGC certified silver drachm of Shapur II — ruled 70 years from womb to grave, crushed 3 Roman emperors during Sasanian golden age.

Zoroastrian Imperial Design

• Obverse: Crowned bust right — elaborate crown + pearl diadem, royal beard

• Reverse: Fire altar w/ attendants — Zoroastrian state religion + Pahlavi script

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Drachm (Sasanian standard)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Ruler: Shapur II (the Great)

• Period: AD 309-379 (70-year reign)

• Mints: Across Persian Empire

Rome's Persian Nemesis Essential

• Crowned in utero after father's death

• Captured Emperor Valerian (Shapur I's son)

• Defeated Constantius II + Julian the Apostate

• Expanded to greatest Sasanian extent

Collector Masterpiece

Longest reigning monarch's silver. Fire altar that burned through three Roman emperors.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For details on NGC's grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.

Shapur II Sasanian Silver Drachm (AD 309-379) — Longest Reigning Persian King

NGC certified silver drachm of Shapur II — ruled 70 years from womb to grave, crushed 3 Roman emperors during Sasanian golden age.

Zoroastrian Imperial Design

• Obverse: Crowned bust right — elaborate crown + pearl diadem, royal beard

• Reverse: Fire altar w/ attendants — Zoroastrian state religion + Pahlavi script

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Drachm (Sasanian standard)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Ruler: Shapur II (the Great)

• Period: AD 309-379 (70-year reign)

• Mints: Across Persian Empire

Rome's Persian Nemesis Essential

• Crowned in utero after father's death

• Captured Emperor Valerian (Shapur I's son)

• Defeated Constantius II + Julian the Apostate

• Expanded to greatest Sasanian extent

Collector Masterpiece

Longest reigning monarch's silver. Fire altar that burned through three Roman emperors.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For details on NGC's grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.