Caption

Drachma of Bahram V (ruler of Persia; 420–438). Obverse: bust of Bahram V facing right; he wears a crown with a crescent and korymbos, with Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: central figure of the ruler wearing a crown, standing facing right; behind him a burning fire altar, flanked by two male figures holding barsoms; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Iran/Persia. Coin: diameter 29.0–30.0 mm; weight 3.87 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_285

License type

Rights managed

Available size

65.0Mb (9.1Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Bahram V ruler Persia 420–438 Obverse bust facing right wears crown crescent korymbos Pahlavi inscription Reverse central figure ruler wearing standing burning fire altar flanked two male figures holding barsoms pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Iran Coin diameter 29.0–30.0 mm weight 3.87 g circular metallic object worn light gray surface showing profile relief person stylized facial features beard surrounded ornamental raised patterns decorative beads rim irregular slightly darker places subtle surface scratches shallow pits.