Caption

Bronze coin of Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242). Obverse: Bust of the king wearing a tiara girdled with a ribbon, decorated with a star, in right profile; legend in Pahlavi. Reverse: Fire altar; legend in Pahlavi. 4-drachma coin, 224–241, Sassanid Kingdom (224–651), Ctesiphon (Mint C). Coin: diameter 24.5 × 25.0 mm, weight 12.35 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A34_449

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Rights managed

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65.0Mb (9.2Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bronze coin Ardashir I ruler Persia 224–242 Obverse Bust king wearing tiara girdled ribbon decorated star right profile legend Pahlavi Reverse Fire altar 4-drachma coin 224–241 Sassanid Kingdom 224–651 Ctesiphon Mint C Coin diameter weight 12.35 g round worn object textured uneven surface showing raised profile person relief profile faces right subtle contours suggesting hair clothing folds object displays patina dark gray charcoal brown tones lighter silvery highlights raised areas background object plain white.