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Dinar - Shapur I
| Gold | 7.32 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 244-252 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.32 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns, each without korymbos and pellet at feet.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Shapur I (244-252) coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Shapur I, on one side, and a representation of the goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom in ancient Iranian mythology, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.
