Dinar - Shapur I

€1.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year241-272
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight7.23 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#IIc/1b
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust of Shahpur right, wearing mural crown with korymbos, three pellets below diadem ends.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown and holding long spear, looking away from the fire.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (241-272)  - -
Catalog ID9596625920
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