Drachm - Shapur III

€411,321.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year383-388
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.18 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib2/1b, Göbl Sasan#I/1, Sunrise#876
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur III right, wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos
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Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos, inscription `ras (y)` (truthfulness) on altar shaft
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Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (383-388)  - -
Catalog ID9359382190
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