Caption

Drachma of Shapur II (ruler of Persia, 309–379). Obverse: Bust of Shapur II facing right, wearing a crown topped with a korymbos; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar with a male bust in the flames facing right; on either side the king and a priest face each other, each holding a sword; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom; Iran/Persia. Coin, diameter 29.5–30.0 mm, weight 4.20 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_278

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.0Mb (10.7Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Shapur II ruler Persia 309–379 Obverse Bust facing right wearing crown topped korymbos Pahlavi inscription Reverse Fire altar male bust flames side king priest face holding sword pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Iran Coin diameter 29.5–30.0 mm weight 4.20 g round slightly irregular metallic object raised central design beaded inner border showing worn relief figures shapes surface displays varying textures smooth rough scratches small dents areas tarnish subtle discoloration shades gray silver brown greenish-blue faint purple.