Drachm - Shapur I

€417,885.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year260-272
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.27 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation9 o`clock ↑←
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, Sunrise#744 var. (pellets flanking altar)
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Shahpur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with ear flaps, and korymbos.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned outward, both wearing diadems and mural crowns.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintIII
Ecbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
MintageND (260-272)  - -
Catalog ID4932452730
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