Sasanian Empire Dinar - Shapur III
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
Dinar
Ruler
Shapur III
(383–386)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Alignment
3 o'clock ↑→
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.13
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Struck in Gold. Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 7.13 g.
- Obverse
- Šhphr MRK'N M' in blundered Pahlavi, bust right, wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos / nwr in blundered Pahlavi on right, šh in blundered Pahlavi on left
- Reverse
- Fire altar with ribbons.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | — |
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