Dinar - Shapur III

€387,538.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year383-388
TypeNon-circulating coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight4.20 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation9 o`clock ↑←
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#II/1b, Göbl Sasan#II/6a, Sunrise#874
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur III 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 flat-topped crown with korymbos; inscription on altar shaft.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (383-388)  - -
Catalog ID3761313860
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