Drachm - Shapur II

€411,667.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.45 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS PBW3#Ib1/3a, Göbl Sasan#Ia/6a, Sunrise#835
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; `SKSTN` mint name left of fire altar shaft.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (320-379)  - -
Catalog ID9128161790
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