Dinar - Ardashir II type I/2

€89,997.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year379-383
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight7.21 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
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Obverse descriptionA portrait of Ardashir II facing right. His crown is in the form of a close-fitting headdress crowned by globe. Ribbons flow from the globe and diadem; the diadem takes the form of large `pearls`. Ribbons flow from his right shoulder, with the ends upwards. His hair is in curls, the beard is tied. There is a pointed rim around the picture. Pahlavi legend
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Reverse descriptionThe `atasdan`is in the form of a column with capitellum and base. Along two sides of the atasdan there are figures in the headdress of Ardashir II with spears in their hands. There is a bust in the fire facing right. The column of the atasdan is covered with ribbons with the ends downwards. There is a pointed rim around the picture.
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MintageND (379-383)  - -
Catalog ID5891619420
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