Drachm - Shapur I

€420,314.00
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)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#IIc/1d
Obverse descriptionBust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos and earflaps.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260-272)  - -
Catalog ID9474260200
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