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Dinar - Shapur I
| Gold | 7.44 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 260-272 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.44 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned outwards, wearing mural crown, grounded scepter in outer hand; three pellets below elbow of right attendant.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Shapur I (260-272) 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 Persian mythology, and her depiction on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.
