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© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Dinar - Shapur III
| Gold | 7.31 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur III (383-386) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#387540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing diadem with korymbos.
Edge
Plain
Comment
SNS III pl. 145, C9
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Dinar - Shapur III (383-388) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Gold weighing 7.31 g is that it features an image of the king, Shapur III, 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 is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this time period and provides insight into the cultural and religious practices of the empire.
