Drachm - Shapur I

€394,438.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year240-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.01 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#IIa2/1(b), SNS Schaaf#60
Obverse descriptionMzdysn bgy šhpwhry MRK`n MRK` `yr`n MNW ctry MN yzd`n in Pahlavi, bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos and no ear flap; tripple pellets on shoulders / nwr`zy in Pahlavi to right, šhpwhry in Pahlavi to left
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (240-244)  - -
Catalog ID9813488650
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