Double Dinar - Shapur I

€414,860.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year260
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value2 Dinars
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight14.4 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionThe bust of Shapur I right.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
(Translation: The divine majesty, Shāpūr, King of Kings of Iranians and non-Iranians, whose “lineage” is from the gods.)
Reverse descriptionShapur I rides a horse receives an offering from Philip the Arab.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260)  - -
Catalog ID4912272130
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