Sasanian Coins, silver coin of Shapur II (226-642 AD).

Coins

Material: Metales | Type: Monedas/Medallas/Sellos postales y estampillas | Countries: Afganistán

  • Period

    Pre-Islamic

  • Red List

    Lista Roja – Afghanistan

Category

Coins
Antique coins, of bronze, silver and gold, are hand stamped. Pre-Islamic coins usually include the portraits of the king on one side and the divinities on the reverse. Islamic examples are decorated only with Arabic script.
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