Dinar - Shapur II type I/7

€89,991.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year309-379
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight7.14 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/7, SNS Schaaf#204
Obverse descriptionDecorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and mural crown earmuffs and surmonted by globe or korymbos.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionA fire-altar (atasdan) in the form of column with a capitellum and base consisting of some plates. Under the capitellum there is a tongue of flame. The capitellum is supported by stands in the form of `lion paws` resting upon censers. The stands are decorated with bows. There is a pointed rim around the picture.
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (309-379)  - Göbl# I/7 -
ND (309-379)  - SNS# 204 (Type Ib/2a1 7.09 g.) Mint I (`Ctesiphon`) -
Catalog ID2041102090
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