Caption

drachma, Bahram I (ruler of Persia; 271–274), busts, crowns, Iran, korymbos, Persia, fire altar, Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom, Obv.: Bust of Bahram I in a crown with korymbos, Pahlavi legend, pearl rim. Rev.: Fire altar with two guards (king and priest), Pahlavi legend, coin with pearl rim, 273–279, Persia, coin, coin: dia. 27.0 x 27.5 mm, weight 3.90 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A34_457

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Keywords

drachma Bahram I ruler Persia 271–274 busts crowns Iran korymbos fire altar Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Obv. Bust crown Pahlavi legend pearl rim Rev. Fire altar two guards king priest coin 273–279 dia weight 3.90 g round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised profile person facing right wearing radiate crown detailed hair beard elements beaded border areas uneven edge wear small chipped section visible colors shades gray silver darker gray tarnish.