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Pashiz - Shapur II
| Copper | 14.11 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur II (309-379) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 309-379 |
| Value | 8 Chalkoi (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.11 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons and fravahr symbol on shaft; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown; s (in Pahlavi = mint signature) to right of altar shaft.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of King Shapur II on one side and a fire altar on the other, which was a common motif in Sasanian coinage. The fire altar was a 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 Sasanian Empire, and it reflects the importance of Zoroastrianism in the empire's culture and politics.
