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⅙ Dinar - Shapur II
| Gold | 1.58 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 320-379 |
| Value | ⅙ Dinar |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, left without korymbos and right with korymbos, pseudo-legend on altar shaft.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Shapur II, who was the longest-reigning king of the Sasanian Empire, ruling for 58 years. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote Zoroastrianism, which was the dominant religion of the empire at the time. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and religious values of the Sasanian Empire during Shapur II's reign.
