Dinar - Shapur II type Ia/6a

€75,220.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year309-379
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight7.27 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#Ia/6a, SNS Schaaf#207-208
Obverse descriptionDecorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and mural crown earmuffs and surmonted by globe or korymbos.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar decorated with ribbons, Bust of Ahuramazda to right within flames; two attendants facing inwards.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (309-379)  - Göbl# Ia/6a -
ND (309-379)  - SNS# 207 (Type Ib1/3a 7.28 g.) Mint I (`Ctesiphon`) -
ND (309-379)  - SNS# 208 (Type Ib1/3a 4.83 g.) Mint I (`Ctesiphon`) -
Catalog ID2627517720
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