Sasanian Empire Dinar - Shapur II
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
Dinar
Ruler
Shapur II
(309–379)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
9 o'clock ↑←
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.21
Demonetized
0379
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 7.21 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos.
- Reverse
- Fire altar with ribbon; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos; symbols flanking flames.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
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