Drachm - Shapur I front Drachm - Shapur I back
Drachm - Shapur I photo
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Drachm - Shapur I

 
Gold 9.29 g -
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Shapur I (240-270)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Gold
Weight
9.29 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#379478
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing diadems and mural crowns; symbol to right of flames.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Shapur I from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Gold weighing 9.29 g is that it features an image of the king, Shapur I, 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 was minted during Shapur I's reign, which lasted from 241 to 272 AD, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange throughout the empire.