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Dinar - Shapur I
| Gold | 7.19 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.19 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns; fravahr on altar shaft.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Shapur I coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Shapur I, on one side, and a representation of the Persian goddess, Anahita, on the other. This coin is significant because it highlights the blending of Persian and Roman cultural influences during the Sasanian Empire, as Anahita was a deity adopted from the Roman pantheon.
