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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1850,0318.3
Denomination
obol
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Bust of Shapur II right, wearing crenellated crown with diadem ties and globe. Tied beard, large ball of hair, moustache. Diadem-based symbol in front of face. 1 ring.
(obverse)
Fire altar with diadem ties; frontal bust right in flames. Attendants with diadem ties falling from shoulder, holding rod in both hands, looking at altar. 1 ring.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Shapur II
Cultures/periods
Sasanian
Production date
309-379
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
3 o'clock
Diameter:
10 millimetres
Weight:
0.680 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Gőbl 1971 / Sasanian Numismatics
(Ib/6a)
Schindel 2004 / SNS III Shapur II - Kawad I. / 2. Regierung
(Ia/3a)
(Cf. vol. 3/1, p. 83, symbol 26 (attested in Schindel only for Yazdgird I).)
Location
Not on display
Condition
Reverse design is highly stylised.
Subjects
ruler
religious object
attendant
Associated names
Representation of:
Shapur II
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
M E Treeve
Acquisition date
1850
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1850,0318.3