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Dinar - Shapur II

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Issuer Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651))
Emperor Shapur II (309-379)
Type Non-circulating coins
Years 325-379
Value Dinar (1)
Currency Dinar (224 AD-651 AD)
Composition Gold
Weight 7.31 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation 3 o'clock ↑→
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
448361
References Senior# Sind, 1 var
Robert C. Senior. Indo-Scythian Coins and History. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States (4 volumes).

Obverse

Bust right, wearing mural crown and korymbos; to right, flower on stem.

Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi

Reverse

Fire altar with ribbons.

Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi

Mint

Sindh, Pakistan (325-480)

Comments

Typical soft strike. Very rare with this symbol.

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Dinar - Shapur IIPicture 1 of a sold Dinar - Shapur II
CNG
Auction 100
Lot 171
Internet Archive
7 Oct 2015 VF USD 2300.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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