Drachm - Shapur II

€387,555.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight4.18 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation9 o`clock ↑←
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib1/3a, Göbl Sasan#Ia/6a, Sunrise#848
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos; legend on altar shaft.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintIX
Kabul, Afghanistan
MintageND (320-379)  - -
Catalog ID6971856480
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