Sasanian Empire Drachm - Shapur I, 240 – 272
type IV - eagle-crown
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
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
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 240 to 272. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 25 mm and weighs 4.67 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing diadem and eagle-crown with earmuffs. (Mazda worshipper Shapur, King of Kings of Iran and non-Iran, whose origin is from the gods)
- Reverse
- The fire-altar (atasdan)is in the form of high column with a capitellum and base. Along the sides of atasdan there are two figures in "corona muralis crown" with swords by their waists and spears in their hands. The figures stand with their backs to the altar. Pahlavi legend (Fire (fire-temple) of Shapur)
- Edge
- Smooth
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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