Sunday, September 2, 2012

Coins of Shapur I of Sassanid Dynasty

Sassanian Dynasty, Persia
240 - 270 A.D.
Sizes of the coins are around 24 - 28 mm
Weight: around 8 grams
Sources: [1], [2]

Shapur I was the second shah of the Sassanid Dynasty who ruled Persia from 240 to 270 A.D. He is noted for his victory over Romans and taking  Emperor Valerian as his captive.