Tag Archive for: Shapur I

Sasanian Empire, Silver Drachm (4.10 g, 25 mm), Circa AD 240-244
Shapur I, Sasanian King AD 240-272
Sunrise # 741, Gobl Type I/1, SNS Type IIc/1b, Extremely Fine
Mint: Ctesiphon.
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This style of silver drachm for Shapur I is the most canonical of all Sasanian coins in gold, silver or copper/…

Sasanian Empire, Silver Drachm (4.29 g, 23.5 mm), Circa AD 240-244
Shapur I, Sasanian King AD 240-272
Sunrise # 729, SNS Type IIa/1a style A, Gobl Type II/1, Superb Extremely Fine
Mint: Ctesiphon.
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This is a second style of Shapur's crown without earflap. This type was used on many large copper…

Sasanian Empire, Gold Dinar (7.21 g, 21.5 mm), Circa AD 260-272
Shapur I, Sasanian King AD 240-272
SNS Type IIc/Ib, Style P, Gobl type I/1, Sunrise #740, Superb Extremely Fine
Mint C: Ctesiphon.
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Shapur I, the son and successor of Ardashir I, inflicted a devastating defeat on the Roman Armies…