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Dinar - Shapur I
| Gold | 7.38 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 260-272 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.38 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#394449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned outwards, wearing mural crowns and korymbos, grounded scepter in outer hand.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Translation:
'NWRA ZY – šhpwhry', i.e. 'ādur ī Šābuhr'.
Fire of Shapur
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Shapur I (260-272) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of the king, Shapur I, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire, and it represents the king's role as a protector of the faith. This coin is a rare example of a Sasanian coin that combines both the king's image and a religious symbol, highlighting the close relationship between the monarchy and the religious beliefs of the empire.
