Drachm - Shapur I (260-272) front Drachm - Shapur I (260-272) back
Drachm - Shapur I (260-272) photo
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Drachm - Shapur I

 
Silver 4.35 g 26 mm
Description
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
4.35 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
3 o'clock ↑→
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#416710
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Fire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type 3a) and mural crowns, symbol to left of flames; to right and left, 'NWRA ZY - šhpwhry', i.e. 'ādur ī Šābuhr' ('Fire of Shapur' in Pahlavi).

Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi

Comment

Variety without symbol on the 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 4.35 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.