Dinar - Shapur II
| Gold | 7.16 g | 22 mm |
| 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 | 7.16 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#73187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons, without bust of Ahuramazda, two attendants facing inwards.
To the left and the right of flames there are symbols.
Comment
Göbl 88.
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.
