Dinar - Shapur I

€417,892.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year260-267
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight7.34 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#IIc/1b, Style P#, Group b#, Sunrise#739 var. (pellets on reverse), Göbl Sasan#I/1
Obverse descriptionElaborate diademed and draped bust of Shapur I, with neat beard, mural crown and korymbos. Legend: mzdysn bgy šhpwhry MRKAn MRKA `yr`n MNW ctry MN yzd`n
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar flanked by two attendants, both wearing mural crowns and each holding a spear.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintI
Ctesiphon, Babylonia, modern-day
Madain, Iraq
MintageND (260-267)  - -
Catalog ID4106289980
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