Sasanian Empire Drachm - Shapur II type I/7, 309 – 379
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
309 – 379
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.81
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 309 to 379. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.81 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# 219 (Type Ib1/2a1 4.29 g.) Mint II ("West") | ||
| ND (309-379) | — | SNS# 220 (Type Ib1/2a1 4.20 g.) Mint II ("West") | ||
| ND (309-379) | — | SNS# 221 (Type Ib1/2a1 4.12 g.) Mint II ("West") | ||
| ND (309-379) | — | SNS# 222 (Type Ib1/2a1 3.81 g.) Mint II ("West") |
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