Obol - Shapur II

€417,278.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320-379
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (1⁄72)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.69 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ib1/3a (pl. 8, 102)#, Göbl Sasan#Ia/6a, Sunrise#839
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbons and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, pseudo-legend at sides and on altar shaft.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintVIII
Aria, modern-day Herat,Afghanistan
MintageND (320-379)  - -
Catalog ID7514727180
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