⅙ Dinar - Shapur II

€411,679.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year320-379
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value⅙ Dinar
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight1.34 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNS PBW3#Ib1/3a, Göbl Sasan#Ia/6a, Sunrise#846
Obverse descriptionBust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown; pseudo-legend on altar shaft
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
EdgeSmooth
MintIX
Kabul, Afghanistan
MintageND (320-379)  - -
Catalog ID2270648090
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