Dinar - Shapur I type II, Persian Empires

Dinar - Shapur I type II, Persian Empires, 240-272 obverse imageDinar - Shapur I type II, Persian Empires, 240-272 reverse image
Dinar - Shapur I type II coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Persian Empires flagPersian Empires
  • Years of Minting:
    240-272
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    n/a
Dinar - Shapur I type II Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Dinar - Shapur I type II Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


The fire-altar (atasdan)is in the form of high column with a capitellum and base. Along the sides of atasdan there are two attendants wearing crowns with globes, with swords by their waists and spears in their hands. The figures stand with their backs to the altar. Pellet-in-crescent on altar shaft.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


A bust of the King right, wearing a crown with three teeth and a globe. Ribbons with bows flow away from the globe and diadem. The bashlyk is depicted frontally. His hair is curled and his beard tied. There is a rim around the picture.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

Dinar - Shapur I type II Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


Mzdysn bgy šhpwhry MRK'n MRK' 'yr'n MNW ctry MN ya

Reverse:


NWR ' ZY shpwhr

Dinar - Shapur I type II Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold

Size

Dinar - Shapur I type II sizes
  • Weight:7.32 g
  • Diameter:24 mm
  • Thickness:3 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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