Obol - Shapur II

€417,528.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.60 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib1/3a, Göbl Sasan#Ia/6a, Sunrise#865
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon, two pellets along border at 3 o`clock and 9 o`clock.
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, two pellets along border on each side.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (320-379)  - -
Catalog ID7476058910
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