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Dinar - Shapur I
| Gold | 7.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-272 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Shapur I (260-272) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Gold weighing 7.28 g 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 of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during Shapur I's reign, which lasted from 260 to 272 AD, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange throughout the empire.
