Dinar - Shapur I

€417,928.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year260-272
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight7.44 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, SNS Iran#IIc/1b, Sunrise#739 var. (no pellets)
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Shahpur I right, wearing mural tiara with korymbos and long ear flap
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned outwards, wearing mural crown, grounded scepter in outer hand; three pellets below elbow of right attendant.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260-272)  - -
Catalog ID2156989290
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