Drachm - Shapur II type I/7

€131,922.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year309-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1⁄12)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight3.81 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#1/7, SNS Schaaf#219-220-221-222
Obverse descriptionDecorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and mural crown earmuffs and surmonted by globe or korymbos.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionA fire-altar (atasdan) in the form of column with a capitellum and base consisting of some plates. Under the capitellum there is a tongue of flame. The capitellum is supported by stands in the form of `lion paws` resting upon censers. The stands are decorated with bows. There is a pointed rim around the picture.
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (309-379)  - Göbl# I/7 -
ND (309-379)  - SNS# 219 (Type Ib1/2a1 4.29 g.) Mint II (`West`) -
ND (309-379)  - SNS# 220 (Type Ib1/2a1 4.20 g.) Mint II (`West`) -
ND (309-379)  - SNS# 221 (Type Ib1/2a1 4.12 g.) Mint II (`West`) -
ND (309-379)  - SNS# 222 (Type Ib1/2a1 3.81 g.) Mint II (`West`) -
Catalog ID5788851240
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