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Dinar - Shapur II
| Gold | 7.14 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 309-379 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, royal head within the flames, single ribbons behinds each of the 2 attendants, minimal legends.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Dinar - Shapur II (309-379) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Gold weighing 7.14 g 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 of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during a time when the empire was at its peak, both economically and politically, and it reflects the cultural and religious values of the time.
