coin
- Museum number
- 1862,1004.290
- Description
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Silver coin. (whole)
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Bust of Sasanian king right, wearing crenellated crown with wings, crescent and star.Short beard, moustache; diadem behind shoulder.Two rings, crescent and star symbols. Outer margin, at 5 o'clock 'pd (abd, excellent). (obverse)
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Fire altar with diadem ties.Two facing attendants holding staff resting on the ground in front.Three rings, crescent and star symbols at 3,6,9, and 12 and further subdivided by triangles of three dots each. (reverse)
- Production date
- 748 (AH 131; PYE 97)
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 25 millimetres
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Weight: 1.87 grammes
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1860
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1862,1004.290