Sasanian Empire Drachm - Shapur I, 240 – 272

type IV - eagle-crown

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sasanian Empire
Currency Dinar (224 – 651)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Drachm
Year 240 – 272
Composition Silver (.900)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.67
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (241-272)  — Göbl# IV
ND (240-271)  — W. H. Valentine#12
ND (240-272)  — SNS#52 (Type Ib/1a - 4.17 g.) Style A

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