Dinar - Shapur II (320) front Dinar - Shapur II (320) back
Dinar - Shapur II (320) photo
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Dinar - Shapur II

320 year
Gold 7.26 g -
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Shapur II (309-379)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
320
Value
Dinar (1)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.26 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#411674
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Fire altar with ribbons

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dinar - Shapur II (320) coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king, Shapur II, 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.