⅙ Dinar - Shapur II

€417,318.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320-379
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value⅙ Dinar
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight1.58 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS Iran#Ic2/3a, Göbl Sasan#Ia/6a, Sunrise#854
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon, symbol to right.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, left without korymbos and right with korymbos, pseudo-legend on altar shaft.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintIX
Kabul, Afghanistan
MintageND (320-379)  - -
Catalog ID1561159500
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