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Object Type
Museum number: 1867,1120.1
Denomination: tetradrachm
Description: Silver coin. (whole); Bearded bust of unknown frataraka facing right, with long moustache, wearing kyrbasia tied with diadem, chin flap and earflap; three dots are placed on the frataraka's neck. (obverse); Fire-temple with double panelled doors. The temple is set on a podium, framed by pilasters and an architrave, and topped with three horned (or flowering?) battlements. On the left, frataraka faces right toward altar wearing kyrbasia and kandys, with one arm raised and the other supporting a bow. On the right, a tassled standard is placed. A winged figure (possibly representing Ahuramazda or the khvarnah/kingly glory) hovers above the scene, facing the frataraka. (reverse)
Production date: 3rdC BC (circa)
Production place: Minted in: Persis (region - archaic)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 11 o'clock; Diameter: 32 millimetres; Weight: 16.20 grammes
Curator's comments: Authority 'Uncertain' (Ruler).
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: ruler; temple; fire altar; zoroastrian divine being
Associated names
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 1867
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1867,1120.1
C&M catalogue number: GC28 (BMC Greek (Arabia)) (202) (1)
Conservation

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