Drachm - Shapur I

€411,351.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year244-253
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.36 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS PBW1#IIc/1a, Göbl Sasan#I/1, Sunrise#732
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos, trefoil of pellets behind crown, pellets flanking diadem ends.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns and without diadems, symbol on altar shaft
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (244-253)  - -
Catalog ID3881367060
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