Drachm - Shapur II

€411,665.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.64 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS PBW3#Ib1/1b, Göbl Sasan#Ia/5, Sunrise#834
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon, symbol to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, letter to right of altar, symbol and trefoil of pellets on altar shaft, pellets flanking staff of right attendant
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (320)  - -
Catalog ID4005097590
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