Sasanian Empire Dinar - Shapur II, 309 – 379
type I/7
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)
7.14
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 309 to 379. Struck in Gold. Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.14 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and mural crown earmuffs and surmonted by globe or korymbos.
- Reverse
- A fire-altar (atasdan) in the form of column with a capitellum and base consisting of some plates. Under the capitellum there is a tongue of flame. The capitellum is supported by stands in the form of "lion paws" resting upon censers. The stands are decorated with bows. There is a pointed rim around the picture.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (309-379) | — | Göbl# I/7 | ||
| ND (309-379) | — | SNS# 204 (Type Ib/2a1 7.09 g.) Mint I ("Ctesiphon") |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.