Drachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown, Persian Empires

Drachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown, Persian Empires, 240-272 obverse imageDrachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown, Persian Empires, 240-272 reverse image
Drachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Persian Empires flagPersian Empires
  • Years of Minting:
    240-272
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round (irregular)
  • Technique:
    Hammered
  • Mint:
    n/a
Drachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown Reference Price

Reference Price

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

Drachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown 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 figures in corona muralis crown with swords by their waists and spears in their hands. The figures stand with their backs to the altar.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing diadem and eagle-crown with earmuffs.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

Drachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

mzdysn bgy shphr MLK ' n MLK ' ' yr ' n W ' nyr ' n MNW ctry MN yzd ' n - mazd-esn bay Sabuhr sahan sah Eran ud an-Eran ke cihr az yazdan

Reverse:

NWR ' ZY shpwhr

Drachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

Drachm - Shapur I type IV - eagle-crown sizes
  • Weight:4.67 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

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