© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Dinar - Shapur II
| Gold | 7.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 309-379 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.30 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#387534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cf. SNS III pl. 145, C1-C2; cf. MK 1352; cf. Paruck 253.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Shapur II (309-379) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of the king, Shapur II, 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 at the time. This coin is a rare example of a Sasanian coin that features both the king and a religious symbol, highlighting the close connection between the monarchy and the state religion during this period.
