Drachm - Shapur I

€411,347.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year240-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.24 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS PBW1#IIa1/1a, Göbl Sasan#II/1, Sunrise#729
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 2) and mural crowns, pellet to lower left and right of attendants
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (240-244)  - -
Catalog ID8199836490
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