Drachm - Shapur I

€411,362.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year260-272
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.24 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS PBW1#IIc/1b, Göbl Sasan#I/1, Sunrise#744
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type 3a) and mural crowns, pellets flanking flames.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (260-272)  - -
Catalog ID8148323850
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