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Drachm - Shapur II
320 year| Silver | 3.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 320 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, letter to right of altar, symbol and trefoil of pellets on altar shaft, pellets flanking staff of right attendant
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sakastan mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Shapur II (320) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 3.64 g is that it features an image of the king, Shapur II, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during the reign of Shapur II, who was known for his military campaigns and his support of the Zoroastrian religion.
