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Drachm - Shapur II
| Silver | 4.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 309-320 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Letters "rast" (truth) on shaft of the fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
mint III ("Western" mint).
The Sunrise Collection states "In his description of SNS catalog number 82, Schindel lists the obverse type as Ic, but the ribbons are clearly originating above the hair, as type Ia and Ib. As no inner ribbon is present, the type for this coin must be Ia. Interestingly, SNS does not list this type combination, while Göbl does."
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Shapur II (309-320) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.22 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 in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire, and it represents the king's role as a protector of the faith.
