coin
- Museum number
- 1894,0506.1329
- Description
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Silver coin (with hole). (whole)
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Bust of Shapur II right, wearing crenellated crown with diadem ties and globe with diadem ties. Tied beard, large ball of hair, moustache. 1 ring. (obverse)
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Fire altar with diadem ties; frontal bust right in flames. Attendants wearing crenellated crowns without globes, diadem ties falling from shoulder, holding rod in both hands, looking at altar. 1 ring. (reverse)
- Production date
- 309-379
- Dimensions
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Die-axis: 3 o'clock
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Diameter: 23 millimetres
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Weight: 4.040 grammes
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- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Holed in margin at 3h. At some point in the past, "9" inked into the right field in front of king's face.
- Acquisition date
- 1894
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1894,0506.1329