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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
Tetradrachm - Shapur I overstruck
| Copper | 10.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Shapur I (240-270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241-272 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (⅓) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.69 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar guarded by two assistants.
Comment
Overstruck on copper "tetradrachm" of Ardashir I (possibly type G-20).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was overstruck, meaning that a new design was stamped on top of an existing coin, indicating that the coin was reused and recycled during its time in circulation. This practice was common in ancient times as a way to conserve resources and reduce the need for new coinage.
