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Drachm - Shapur I
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire |
| Year | 244-253 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Dimensions | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular)
Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | SNS PBW1#IIc/1a, Göbl Sasan#I/1, Sunrise#737 |
| Obverse description | |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | Bust of
Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos
decorated with pellets surrounded by ring of pellets. |
| Reverse description | Fire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type 3b) and mural crowns |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | ND
(244-253) - -
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| Catalog ID | 7808909960 |
| Comments | |
