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Coinage of Shapur I

2 catalogued issues of Shapur I — metal, weight, mint, obverse and reverse descriptions with references.

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2
Eras
1
Metals
2
Denominations
2

Sasanian Empire · 224 – 651 CE

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Shapur I Drachm

Shapur I

240–272 CE

Defeated three Roman emperors including Valerian (captured 260 CE).

Shapur I Gold Dinar

Shapur I

c. 260–272 CE

Sasanian gold dinars were comparatively rare, used for diplomatic gifts and high-value trade with Rome and India. Shapur I's gold issues celebrate his triumphs over three Roman emperors — most famously the capture of Valerian in 260 CE.

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