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Drachm - Shahpur
| Silver | 3.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) |
|---|---|
| King | Shapur (𐭱𐭧𐭯𐭥𐭧𐭥𐭩) (207-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 207-211 |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bearded bust of Papak left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with leaf ornament.
Script: Aramaic
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Shahpur (207-211) from Kingdom of Persis (Persian Empires) made of Silver weighing 3.63 g is that it features an image of the Persian king, Shahpur II, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism, which was the dominant religion of the Persian Empire at the time. This coin was minted during the reign of Shahpur II, who ruled the Persian Empire from 207 to 211 AD.
