Sasanian Empire Dinar - Shapur III, 383 – 388
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
Dinar
Year
383 – 388
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.3
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 383 to 388. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 7.3 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and crown surmonted by globe or korymbos.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons. Bust of Ahuramazda to right within flames; two attendants facing inwards.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (383-388) | — | Göbl#- | ||
| ND (383-388) | — | SNS# 334 (Type Ib1/1b 7.35 g.) Sind |
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