Sasanian Empire Dinar - Shapur II, 309 – 379

type Ia/6a

Obverse Reverse

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) 7.27
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 309 to 379. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.27 g.

Obverse
Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and mural crown earmuffs and 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 (309-379)  Göbl# Ia/6a
ND (309-379)  SNS# 207 (Type Ib1/3a 7.28 g.) Mint I ("Ctesiphon")
ND (309-379)  SNS# 208 (Type Ib1/3a 4.83 g.) Mint I ("Ctesiphon")

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