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Drachm - Shapur I
| Silver | 3.21 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240-272 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.21 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#423400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns and holding scepters; a pellet in the upper field to the left of the flames.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Translation:
'NWRA ZY - šhpwhry', i.e. 'ādur ī Šābuhr'.
Fire of Shapur
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Shapur I (240-272) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 3.21 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 Persian mythology, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.
