Drachm - Shapur II

€417,533.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year370-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.35 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib1/3b (pl. 21, 323)#, Göbl Sasan#Ia/6b, Sunrise#868
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon and bust left in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, legend on altar shaft, `rasty` (truthfulness)
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (370-379)  - -
Catalog ID7338290790
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