Caption

drachma, Bahram I (ruler of Persia; 271–274), bust, Iran, Persia, Sassanid Kingdom, korymbos, Sassanid art, crowns, fire altar. Obv.: Bust of Bahram I facing right; on his head a crown of rays and korymbos, curled hair and beard; pearl border. Pahlavi inscription. Rev.: Burning altar; on the sides stand the king and a priest/deity?, each holding a scepter in one hand, the other resting on the hilt of a sword; pearl border. Pahlavi inscription. Right-field symbol. 271–274, Persia, Sassanid Kingdom (224–651). Coin: diameter 26.0 mm, weight 4.20 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A34_459

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Keywords

drachma Bahram I ruler Persia 271–274 bust Iran Sassanid Kingdom korymbos Sassanid art crowns fire altar Obv. Bust facing right head crown rays curled hair beard pearl border Pahlavi inscription Rev. Burning altar sides stand king priest deity holding scepter hand resting hilt sword Right-field symbol 224–651 Coin diameter 26.0 mm weight 4.20 g circular metallic object raised profile bearded figure wearing tall ornate headdress pointed elements patterned details surrounded beaded border decorative motifs surface scratches areas wear visible colors shades gray silver darker tarnished gray.