Dinar - Shapur I

€379,476.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year260-272
TypeNon-circulating coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight7.42 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (Die Alignment: 2h)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to0270
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, SNS Iran#Iic/1b, style P#, group d/1#, pl. 31#, 143#, Sunrise#740, Alram#687
Obverse descriptionBust of Shahpur I right, wearing mural tiara with ear flap and korymbos; one pellet above and two pellets below diadem ties.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned outward, both wearing a mural crown; mintmark to left of flames.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintI
Ctesiphon, Babylonia, modern-day
Madain, Iraq
MintageND (260-272)  - Phase 2 -
Catalog ID9819347670
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