Caption

Drachma of Shapur III (ruler of Persia; 383–388). Obverse: Bust of Sapor III facing right; wearing a crown with rosettes and a globe symbolizing the universe; short curly beard, curly hair tied in a round lock, ribbons flowing behind the crown; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Burning altar with the bust of the ruler facing right; on both sides of the altar the king and a priest face each other, both holding swords; pearl border; Pahlavi inscription. Persia, 383–388. Coin, weight 4.20 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_282

License type

Rights managed

Available size

69.9Mb (8.8Mb) / 16.5in x 16.5in / 4942 x 4942 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Shapur III ruler Persia 383–388 Obverse Bust Sapor III facing right wearing crown rosettes globe symbolizing universe short curly beard curly hair tied round lock ribbons flowing Pahlavi inscription Reverse Burning altar bust sides altar king priest face holding swords pearl border Coin weight 4.20 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing darker gray spots areas slight tarnish featuring central raised design vertical structure flanked stylized human- figures profile rendered shallow incised lines rounded edges edge object beaded inner border outer rim irregular dents wear appearance includes small pits scratches subtle variations lighter darker silver tones.