Drachm - Shapur I (244-253) front Drachm - Shapur I (244-253) back
Drachm - Shapur I (244-253) photo
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Drachm - Shapur I

 
Silver 4.14 g -
Description
Issuer
Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor
Shapur I (240-270)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
244-253
Value
Drachm (1⁄12)
Currency
Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.14 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#411356
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type 3b) and mural crowns

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Shapur I (244-253) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.14 g is that it features an image of the king, Shapur I, on one side and an image 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.