Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_286

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65.0Mb (9.2Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Bahram V ruler Persia 420–438 Obverse bust facing right wearing crown crescent korymbos Pahlavi inscription Reverse central standing figure ruler wearing burning fire altar flanked two male figures holding barsoms pearl rim Sassanid art Coin diameter 29.0–30.0 mm weight 3.87 g round worn metallic coin raised central design showing stylized human figure sideways two smaller human- figures surface embossed decorative elements curved border patterns coin displays patina shades gray silver hints pale green light brown areas darker tarnish near edge irregular small nicks visible chip texture scratched aged.