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Dinar - Ardashir II
| Gold | 7.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Ardashir II (379-383) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 379-383 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons
Edge
Plain
Comment
SNS type Ib/2 (pl. 23, A4-5); Göbl type I/3 (pl. 7, 124); Paruck -; Saeedi AV59.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Ardashir II (379-383) coin is that it features an image of the king, Ardashir II, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire at the time. This coin is a rare example of a Sasanian coin that features both the king and a religious symbol, highlighting the importance of religion in the empire's culture and society.
