Drachm - Shapur III

€420,319.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year383-386
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.05 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (Die Alignment: 2h)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#I/1, Sunrise#875
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Shapur II right, wearing earring and flat-topped crown with korymbos.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon, surmounted by bust of Ahura Mazda facing, head right; altar flanked by two attendants turned inward with raised sword in both hands, each wearing mural crowns with korymbos.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintIX
Kabul, Afghanistan
MintageND (383-386)  - -
Catalog ID2628697460
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