Drachm - Shapur I

€379,481.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year260-272
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.86 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation9 o`clock ↑←
Engraver(s)
In circulation to0272
Reference(s) SNS PBW1#IIc/1d
Obverse descriptionDraped bust to right, wearing diadem and mural crown surmounted by korymbos; legend around
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire-altar flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos and holding staff; mint and date around, crescent to right of altar shaft.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintI
Ctesiphon, Babylonia, modern-day
Madain, Iraq
MintageND (260-272)  - -
Catalog ID8076870780
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