Obol - Shapur II

€411,314.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year302-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.53 g
Dimensions10 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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Obverse descriptionShapur`s bust turning right, crescent on the shoulder
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionStand alone fire altar. Complete strike from crude die. Lovely elegant style. Sharply struck on a compact flan.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (302-379)  - -
Catalog ID4470554570
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