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Pashiz - Shapur II
| Lead | 2.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 309-379 |
| Value | Chalkous (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Lead |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants, bust facing right in flames.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Pashiz - Shapur II (309-379) from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Lead weighing 2.4 g is that it features an image of the king, Shapur II, 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, and it represents the king's role as a protector of the faith. This coin is a rare example of a Sasanian coin made of lead, as most coins from this period were made of silver or gold.
