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Tetradrachm - Shapur I
| Billon | 13.465 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-272 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (⅓) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 13.465 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#418501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two attendants facing outward, wearing mural crowns.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Translation: Fire of (on left) Sabuhr (on right).
Comment
punches below altar on reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Shapur I from the Sasanian Empire is that it features a unique blend of Iranian and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of Shapur I in a crown and royal attire, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the mythological creature, the bull-man, which was a common motif in Sasanian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Sasanian Empire, which was situated at the crossroads of the ancient world and was shaped by various cultural and political forces.
