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Dinar - Shapur I type IIc/1b
| Gold | 7.47 g | 21 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 | 7.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns
Lettering: NWRA ZY ŠHPWHRY
Translation: ('Fire of Shahpur' in Pahlawi)
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Dinar - Shapur I (type IIc/1b) (260-272) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Gold weighing 7.47 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 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 and valuable example of Sasanian numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.
