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Drachm - Shapur II
| Silver | 4.14 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 | 4.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, legend "rasty" (truth) on altar shaft and base.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
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 4.14 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 a time when the empire was at its peak, both economically and politically, and it is a testament to the advanced minting techniques and artistic skills of the time.
