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Hemidracm - Shapur I
| Silver | 1.92 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-272 |
| Value | Hemidrachm (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#416713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type 3a) and mural crowns.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Hemidracm - Shapur I (260-272) coin from the Sasanian Empire is that it features an image of the king, Shapur I, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol in Zoroastrianism, the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire at the time. This coin is a rare example of a Sasanian coin that features both the king and a religious symbol, highlighting the importance of religion and kingship in Sasanian culture.
