Dinar - Shapur II light weight

€411,682.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320-379
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight4.28 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS PBW3#II/3a, Göbl Sasan#II/6a, Sunrise#857
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing crown with diadem.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintIX
Kabul, Afghanistan
MintageND (320-379)  - -
Catalog ID9433630440
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