Obol - Shapur II

€417,302.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.63 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib1/3a (pl. 16, 234)#, Göbl Sasan#Ia/6a, Sunrise#849
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon, star to right.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, pseudo-legend on altar shaft.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintIX
Kabul, Afghanistan
MintageND (320-379)  - -
Catalog ID5634697200
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