coin
- Museum number
- 1862,1003.21
- Description
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Silver coin. (whole)
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Bust of Kavad I right, wearing crenellated crown with crescent to front, crescent and globe above, upright diadem ties; diadem rising behind both shoulders. Beard, small ball of hair, moustache. 1 ring, star and crescent symbols. (obverse)
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Fire altar with diadem ties. Attendants wearing crowns with globe, raising hand, looking at altar. 1 ring. (reverse)
- Regnal date
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25
- Production date
- 513 (second reign)
- Dimensions
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Die-axis: 3 o'clock
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Diameter: 28 millimetres
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Weight: 3.37 grammes
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Flan chipped at 3h; cracked across in several places, with small holes formed.
- Acquisition date
- 1862
- Acquisition notes
- The Richard collection.
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1862,1003.21