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Drachm - Shapur III
| Silver | 4.05 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur III (383-386) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 383-386 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (Die Alignment: 2h) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbon, surmounted by bust of Ahura Mazda facing, head right; altar flanked by two attendants turned inward with raised sword in both hands, each wearing mural crowns with korymbos.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Shapur III (383-386) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.05 g is that it features an image of the king, Shapur III, 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 of significant cultural and religious influence for the empire, and the image of the fire altar reflects the importance of Zoroastrianism in the lives of the people during that time.
