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Drachm - Shapur I
| Silver | 4.27 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 | 4.27 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned outward, both wearing diadems and mural crowns.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
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 4.27 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 in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire, and it represents the king's role as a protector of the faith. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the history and culture of the Sasanian Empire.
