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Dinar - Shapur II
| Gold | 7.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 309-379 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
Sind mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Shapur II (309-379) coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king Shapur II on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a symbol of the Zoroastrian religion that was prevalent in the Sasanian Empire at the time.
