Sasanian Empire Dinar - Shapur II, 309 – 379
type Ia/1-5
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
Dinar
Year
309 – 379
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.16
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 309 to 379. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.16 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and mural crown surmonted by globe or korymbos.
- Reverse
- Fire altar decorated with ribbons, without bust of Ahuramazda, two attendants facing inwards. To the left and the right of flames there are symbols.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (309-379) | — | Göbl# Ia/1-5 | ||
| ND (309-379) | — | SNS# 218 (Type Ia/1a1 7.23 g.) Mint II ("West") | ||
| ND (309-379) | — | SNS# 271 (Type Ia/1a2 6.99 g.) Uncertain Mint |
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