Sasanian Empire Drachm - Shapur I
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
3 o'clock ↑→
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.01
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Sasanian Empire. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 4.01 g.
- Obverse
- Mzdysn bgy šhpwhry MRK'n MRK' 'yr'n MNW ctry MN yzd'n in Pahlavi, bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos and no ear flap; tripple pellets on shoulders / nwr'zy in Pahlavi to right, šhpwhry in Pahlavi to left
- Reverse
- Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | — |
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