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Drachm - Shapur I
| Silver | 4.24 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-272 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.24 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type 3a) and mural crowns, pellets flanking flames.
Edge
Plain
Comment
A variety without pellets on reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Shapur I (260-272) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.24 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.
