Source:
Museum Collection
Gold Dinar
Shapur I
View Shapur I's ProfileObverse
Bust of Shapur I right with elaborate mural crown. Inscription in Pahlavi.
Reverse
Fire altar with two attendants, each holding a staff.
- Mint
- Ctesiphon
- Date
- c. 260-270 CE
- Diameter
- 22mm
- Weight
- 7.25g
- Composition
- Gold (AV)
Reference
Göbl Type III/1
Notes
Rare gold issue, likely commemorating military victories against Rome.
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| King | Shapur I |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Gold Dinar |
| Source | Museum Collection |
| Obverse | Bust of Shapur I right with elaborate mural crown. Inscription in Pahlavi. |
| Reverse | Fire altar with two attendants, each holding a staff. |
| Mint | Ctesiphon |
| Date | c. 260-270 CE |
| Diameter | 22mm |
| Weight | 7.25g |
| Composition | Gold (AV) |
| Reference | Göbl Type III/1 |