Sasanian Empire Dinar - Shapur I
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
Dinar
Ruler
Shapur I
(240–270)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
3 o'clock ↑→
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.19
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Struck in Gold. Measures 23 mm and weighs 7.19 g.
- Obverse
- Phase 1b, circa AD 244-252/3. mzdysn bgy šhpwhry MRK'n MRK' 'yr'n MNW ctry MN ya in Pahlavi, bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos and ribbons / nwr'zy in Pahlavi to left, [š]hpwhr[y] in Pahlavi to right
- Reverse
- Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns; fravahr on altar shaft.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | — |
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