coin
- Museum number
- 1920,0515.235
- Description
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Silver coin. (whole)
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Bust of Khusrau II right, wearing cap, crown with wings, star and crescent above, crescent in front, star left and right. Short beard, large ball of hair, moustache; diadem behind each shoulder, crescent on left shoulder. 2 rings, star and crescent symbols. (obverse)
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Fire altar with upturned diadem ties. Two facing attendants wearing crescent-shaped crowns, holding staff resting on the ground in front. Star left, crescent right of flames. 3 rings, star and crescent symbols. (reverse)
- Regnal date
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23 (Possibly year 21.)
- Production date
- 612 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Die-axis: 3 o'clock
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Diameter: 31 millimetres
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Weight: 4.020 grammes
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- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited:
2009 5 Mar-5 Jul, BM, Room 69a, The Splendour of Isfahan: Coins from Iran
- Acquisition date
- 1920
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1920,0515.235