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Dinar of Sapor II (Shapur II)
Near Eastern, Iranian, Persian
Sasanian, reign of Sapor II (Shapur II)
310–379
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: weight: 7.170 grams
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.705
CollectionsAsia, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Shapur II facing right; beard, mustache, hair in flowing curls, mural crown surmounted by a globe outlined with dots, drapery, earring, and necklace; grenetis. Reverse: Fire altar adorned with bands and bust of frohar rising from flames, crescent on r.; on each side a figure faces altar, on right king with globed crown and sword.
ProvenanceBy 1935: private collection; 1935: Given to the MFA by an anonymous donor in memory of Zoe Wilbour (1864-1885), 4 April 1935.
(Accession Date: April 4, 1935)
(Accession Date: April 4, 1935)