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© سامعی (CC BY)
Drachm - Shapur I type I
| Silver (.900) | 4.00 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240-272 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#75218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The fire-altar (atasdan)is in the form of high column with a capitellum and base. Along the sides of atasdan there are two attendants wearing crowns with globes, with swords by their waists and spears in their hands. The figures stand with their backs to the altar.
Pahlavi legend
Lettering: NWR ' ZY shpwhr
Translation: Fire (fire-temple) of Shapur
Edge
Plain
Comment
Photo: SNS#79 (Type IIc/1b) Style Q/bInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Shapur I on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a symbol of the Zoroastrian religion that was prevalent in the Sasanian Empire at the time.
