Drachm - Shapur II

€417,156.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year309-320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.09 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ia/1a1, Göbl Sasan#Ia/4, Sunrise#826
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown, the left with korymbos, symbols flanking flames.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintI
Ctesiphon, Babylonia, modern-day
Madain, Iraq
MintageND (309-320)  - -
Catalog ID8130320320
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