Hemidrachm - Shapur I

€411,354.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year244-253
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemidrachm (1⁄24)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.95 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS PBW1#IIc/1a, Göbl Sasan#I/1, Sunrise#734
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type uncertain) and mural crowns, symbol on altar shaft
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (244-253)  - -
Catalog ID2898709060
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