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Drachm - Shapur II
320 year| Silver | 3.90 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 | 3.90 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
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 3.90 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 Shapur II's reign, which lasted from 309 to 379 AD, and it was used as a means of payment and exchange throughout the empire.
