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Dinar - Shapur II light weight
| Gold | 4.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 320-379 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown
Edge
Plain
Comment
Paruck 275-277 (Shapur III).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Shapur II, who was known for his military campaigns against the Roman Empire and his efforts to promote Zoroastrianism as the official religion of the Sasanian Empire.
