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Obol - Shapur III
| Silver | 0.50 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur III (383-386) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 383-388 |
| Value | Obol (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, each wearing flat-topped crown
Edge
Plain
Comment
cf SNS type Ia1/4; cf Göbl type I/2 (and pl. 8, 130 (Æ Unit)); Paruck -; Saeedi -.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol - Shapur III coin is that it features an image of the king, Shapur III, on one side and an image of the goddess Anahita on the other. Anahita is the goddess of fertility, water, and wisdom in ancient Persian mythology, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of these qualities in Sasanian culture.
