Dinar - Shapur I
Features
| Issuer |
Sasanian Empire
(Sasanian Empire (224-651))  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Shapur I (240-270)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Years | 260-272 |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.38 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 394449 |
| References | Göbl Sasan# I/1 Klinkhardt & Biermann (publisher); 1968. Sasanidische Numismatik. Klinkhardt & Biermann, Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. , SNS PBW1# IIc/2a, style LMichael Alram, Prods Oktor Skjærvø; 2003. Sylloge Nummorum Sasanidarum / Band 1. Ardashir I. – Shapur I: Paris – Berlin – Wien. Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria. |
Obverse
Draped bust of Shahpur I right, wearing mural tiara with korymbos and long ear flap.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Translation:
'mzdysn bgy šhpwhry MRKAn MRKA ʾyrʾn MNW ctry MN yzdʾn' = 'mazdēsn bay Šābuhr šāhān šāh Ērān kē čihr az yaz(a)dān'
The Mazda-worshipping Lord Shapur, King of Kings of the Iranians, whose essence is from the gods.
Reverse
Fire altar flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned outwards, wearing mural crowns and korymbos, grounded scepter in outer hand.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Translation:
'NWRA ZY – šhpwhry', i.e. 'ādur ī Šābuhr'.
Fire of Shapur
Edge
Plain
Mint
| VI | Sistan, modern-day Zaranj, Afghanistan |
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions 2023 December 17 Spotlight: India - Past to Present World & Ancient Coins Showcase Auction 61353 Lot 25114 
|
17 Dec 2023 |
AU (NGC AU 4/5 - 3/5, scuff) |
USD 2760.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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 |
Leu Numismatik Web Auction 30 Lot 1197
|
13 Jul 2024 | VF |
USD 4048.06
(CHF 3200.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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