Obol - Shapur II Frawahar symbol
Features
| Issuer |
Sasanian Empire
(Sasanian Empire (224-651))  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Shapur II (309-379)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 320-379 |
| Value | Obol (Dang) (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.61 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 584120 |
| References | SNS PBW3# Ib1/3a (pl. 16, A24) Michael Alram, Rika Gyselen, Nikolaus Schindel; 2004. Sylloge Nummorum Sasanidarum / Band 3.2. Shapur II. – Kawad I: Paris – Berlin – Wien. Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Vienna, Austria. |
Obverse
Standard portrait, with Frawahar to right.
Reverse
Fire-altar & two attendants, with king's (the Godess Adur) portrait in fire.
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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 | |
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Stephen Album Auction 35 Lot 713 
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12 Sep 2019 | VF |
USD 115.44
(EUR 100.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Rare |
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