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Drachm - Shapur II reversed monograms
| Silver | 4.20 g | 28 mm |
| 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 | 4.20 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown, the left with korymbos. Momograms of caduceus on the left and faravahr on the right of flame.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
Position of the Monograms flanking the flames are reversed thus making it a rare variety in the series.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reversed monogram of King Shapur II, which is a distinctive feature of this particular issue of coins during his reign.
