Drachm - Shapur II

€417,288.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.28 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib1/2a (pl. 8, 104)#, Göbl Sasan#Ia/7, Sunrise#843
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintIX
Kabul, Afghanistan
Mintage320  - -
Catalog ID7159792780
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