Drachm - Shapur II

€417,267.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year309-320
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.22 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ia/3a (pl. 6, 82 corr.)#, Göbl Sasan#Ib/6a, Sunrise#831
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos decorated with trifoil pellets.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLetters `rast` (truth) on shaft of the fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (309-320)  - -
Catalog ID9897559380
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