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Drachm - Shapur II
| Silver | 3.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-379 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
mint V (Sakastan).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Shapur II (320-379) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 3.98 g is that it features an image of the king, Shapur II, on one side and an image of the goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom in ancient Iranian mythology, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.
