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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
IOC.442
Denomination
drachm
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Bust of Bahram V right, wearing crown with crenellation at front and rear; between them, crescent above pearl, globe above with diadem ties to left; diadem ties rising from below large ball of hair; floral decoration beneath breast. Tied beard, moustache. 1 ring.
(obverse)
Fire altar with diadem ties; beneath flames, bust right wearing crown of Bahram V. Attendants wearing crenellated crowns with crescent and globe, diadem tie falling from shoulder, holding rod in both hands, looking at altar. 1 ring.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Bahram (Varhran) V
Cultures/periods
Sasanian
Production date
420-438
Production place
Minted in:
Merv
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Die-axis:
2 o'clock
Diameter:
31 millimetres
Weight:
4.100 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Schindel 2004 / SNS III Shapur II - Kawad I. / 2. Regierung
(Ib2/2)
(Cf. e.g. pl. 65, no. 52.)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
ruler
religious object
attendant
Associated names
Representation of:
Bahram (Varhran) V
Acquisition name
Transferred from:
India Museum
Acquisition date
1882
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
IOC.442
Conservation
Treatment
: 16 Jun 2005