Sasanian Empire Drachm - Shapur I, 260 – 272

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Sasanian Empire Sasanian Empire
Currency Dinar (224 – 651)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Drachm
Year 260 – 272
Ruler Shapur I (240–270)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment 9 o'clock ↑←
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.86
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized 0272

Description

Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 260 to 272. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 3.86 g.

Obverse
Draped bust to right, wearing diadem and mural crown surmounted by korymbos; legend around
Reverse
Fire-altar flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos and holding staff; mint and date around, crescent to right of altar shaft.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (260-272) 

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