Caption

drachma, Kavadh I (ruler of Persia; 488–496 and 498–531). Obv.: bust of Kavadh I facing right; on his head a crown decorated with wings and a crescent, outside the rim crescents with a star in the middle. Pahlavi legend. Rev.: fire altar; to its left the ruler, to its right a priest; above the fire on the left a star, on the right a crescent; on both sides signs/monograms; pearl rim. Pahlavi legend. 488–497, 499–531. Persia. Coin: diameter 28.0 mm, weight 4.20 g. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; motifs: busts, wings, altars, crowns, fire altar, inscriptions.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A35_033

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Keywords

drachma Kavadh I ruler Persia 488–496 498–531 Obv. bust facing right head crown decorated wings crescent outside rim crescents star middle Pahlavi legend Rev. fire altar left priest fire sides signs monograms pearl rim 488–497 499–531 Coin diameter 28.0 mm weight 4.20 g Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom motifs busts altars crowns inscriptions circular metal object irregular edge showing worn slightly uneven contours primarily silver-gray subtle patches greenish brownish patina surface bears raised central portrait human head profile wearing crown stylized winged ornament detailed facial features beard texture layered necklace chest decoration enclosed within concentric raised circular borders central design small ornamental motifs decorative marks integrated field surface scratches dents areas discoloration.