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Dinar - Shapur II
| Gold | 7.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 309-320 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.30 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, symbols on altar shaft
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Shapur II (309-320) 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, and this coin's design reflects the close relationship between the monarchy and the religious leaders of the time.
