coin
- Museum number
- 1937,0206.40
- Description
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Silver coin. (whole)
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Bust of Ardashir III right, wearing cap, crenellated crown with wings, globe and crescent above, crescent in front, star left and right. No beard or moustache, large ball of hair; diadem behind each shoulder, crescent on left shoulder, triple-drop pendant on chest. 1 ring, star and crescent symbols. (obverse)
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Fire altar with downturned diadem ties. Two facing attendants wearing crescent-shaped crowns, holding staff resting on the ground in front. Star left, crescent right of flames. 1 ring, star and crescent symbols. (reverse)
- Regnal date
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2
- Production date
- 629 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Die-axis: 9 o'clock
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Diameter: 35
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Weight: 4.10 grammes
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1937
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1937,0206.40