Caption

drachma, Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242), busts, altars, crowns, Persia, Sassanid Kingdom, fire altar, korymbos; Obv.: Bust of the king with a crown topped with a korymbos, Pahlavi legend; Rev.: Fire altar, Pahlavi legend; 224–242; coin; weight 4.10 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A34_446

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Rights managed

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58.7Mb (8.1Mb) / 15.1in x 15.1in / 4528 x 4528 (300dpi)

Keywords

drachma Ardashir I ruler Persia 224–242 busts altars crowns Sassanid Kingdom fire altar korymbos Obv. Bust king crown topped Pahlavi legend Rev. Fire altar coin weight 4.10 g round worn metallic object pale silver-gray surface showing raised designs textured edges featuring central vertical pillar- form topped horizontal slab flanked symmetrical curved elements decorative shapes ring bead- raised dots near rim small irregular hole near upper left edge visible shades gray slight darker gray shadows faint warm brownish discoloration places.