Drachm - Shapur II

€409,466.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year309-320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.27 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ia/1b
Obverse descriptionBust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown; fravahr and taurus symbols flanking flames; pellet at base of altar.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintI
Ctesiphon, Babylonia, modern-day
Madain, Iraq
MintageND (309-320)  - -
Catalog ID8636077660
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