Drachm - Shapur II

€419,163.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year309-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.21 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib1/3a (pl. 5, 59)#, Göbl Sasan#Ia/6a, Sunrise#830 var.
Obverse descriptionBust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon, ornate ribbons at pointed beard followed by 2 letters such as (GN-Gundishapur or GO-Gorgan) on the neck.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon and bust turning left in flames flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (309-379)  - -
Catalog ID2931433600
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