Sasanian Empire Dinar - Shapur I, 260 – 272
type IIc/1b
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
Dinar
Year
260 – 272
Ruler
Shapur I
(240–270)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
3 o'clock ↑→
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.47
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 260 to 272. Struck in Gold. Measures 21 mm and weighs 7.47 g.
- Obverse
- Draped bust of Shahpur I to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and earflaps (('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Shahpur, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods' in Pahlawi))
- Reverse
- Fire altar flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns (('Fire of Shahpur' in Pahlawi))
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (260-272) | — |
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