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Dinar - Shapur III
| Gold | 7.30 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur III (383-386) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.30 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing diadem with korymbos.
Comment
Sind mint.
Some symbols similar to the symbol on the obverse have been interpreted as Scorpio.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Shapur III (383-388) coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king Shapur III on one side and a representation of the goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom in ancient Iranian mythology, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.
