Shapur II Drachm .800/1000 Silver - Ring
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Silver ring set with a Shapur II drachma (309–379 CE) coin, ring made in the early 20th century, total weight 18.8 g, size EU 56 / IT 16 / US 7.5, middle width about 23 mm, from Persia, in good used condition with wear appropriate to age.
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Description from the seller
Description: a silver ring, set with a silver Shapur II (309–379 AD) Drachm, a coin from the Sasanian Empire
The image on the ring depicts a Zoroastrian fire altar, flanked by two attendants (priests).
Sassanian coins often displayed elaborate royal crowns on one side and the sacred fire altar on the reverse, as a reflection of the state religion of Zoroastrianism.
Era: Shapur II was the tenth shah of the Sasanian Empire, which for more than four centuries was an important power in West and Central Asia.
Ring size: approximately 17.75 mm / 56 (EU) / 16 (IT) / 7 ½ US
Width of middle section: approximately 23 mm
Origin: Persia
Silversmith: unknown
Year: Coin: 309–379 AD. The ring itself was manufactured in the early 20th century.
Quality marks: none
Good condition
Weight: 18.8 grams
Fineness: coin; .800/1000 Ring: .900/1000
Quality marks: none
Quality: This piece of jewelry has been tested by our expert for silver content and found to be genuine. Signs of wear and use are consistent with its age and usage. For your own impression, see photos.
Lot number: Z-14922
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Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateDescription: a silver ring, set with a silver Shapur II (309–379 AD) Drachm, a coin from the Sasanian Empire
The image on the ring depicts a Zoroastrian fire altar, flanked by two attendants (priests).
Sassanian coins often displayed elaborate royal crowns on one side and the sacred fire altar on the reverse, as a reflection of the state religion of Zoroastrianism.
Era: Shapur II was the tenth shah of the Sasanian Empire, which for more than four centuries was an important power in West and Central Asia.
Ring size: approximately 17.75 mm / 56 (EU) / 16 (IT) / 7 ½ US
Width of middle section: approximately 23 mm
Origin: Persia
Silversmith: unknown
Year: Coin: 309–379 AD. The ring itself was manufactured in the early 20th century.
Quality marks: none
Good condition
Weight: 18.8 grams
Fineness: coin; .800/1000 Ring: .900/1000
Quality marks: none
Quality: This piece of jewelry has been tested by our expert for silver content and found to be genuine. Signs of wear and use are consistent with its age and usage. For your own impression, see photos.
Lot number: Z-14922
All our articles are sent via registered mail.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please check the website of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE), Comptoir de l’Or (for BE), or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
Please indicate your preference to us via your Catawiki account.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Estimated period
1850-1900
Metal
Shapur II Drachm .800/1000 Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
18.8 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
Ring size
56 (EU) / 16 (IT) / 7 ½ (US)
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