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Obol - Shapur II
| Silver | 0.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320-379 |
| Value | Obol (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, pseudo-legend at sides and on altar shaft.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin of Shapur II is that it features a unique blend of Persian and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a portrait of Shapur II, while the reverse (back) side depicts a stylized representation of the Persian goddess Anahita, who was also revered in the Roman Empire as a symbol of fertility and prosperity. This fusion of cultural motifs reflects the complex cultural exchange and political ties between the Sasanian Empire and the Roman Empire during Shapur II's reign.
