Drachma of Bahram V (ruler of Persia; 420–438). Obverse: Bust of Bahram V facing right; on his head a crown with a crescent and korymbos, ribbons flowing behind the crown; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar; pearl border; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; motifs: busts, crowns, crescents, altars, moons, wings, korymbos. Persia (Iran); coin, dia. 29.0 × 29.5 mm; weight 4.00 g.
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Drachma of Bahram V (ruler of Persia; 420–438). Obverse: Bust of Bahram V facing right; on his head a crown with a crescent and korymbos, ribbons flowing behind the crown; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: Fire altar; pearl border; Pahlavi inscription. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; motifs: busts, crowns, crescents, altars, moons, wings, korymbos. Persia (Iran); coin, dia. 29.0 × 29.5 mm; weight 4.00 g.

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Drachma Bahram V ruler Persia 420–438 Obverse Bust facing right head crown crescent korymbos ribbons flowing Pahlavi inscription Reverse Fire altar pearl border Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom motifs busts crowns crescents altars moons wings Iran coin dia weight 4.00 g worn circular metallic object rough textured surface irregular edge predominantly silver-gray color featuring low-relief central profile bearded face wearing tall flame- headdress flanked vertical decorative elements ornamental motifs scratches pitting areas darker gray shading small rounded hole near lower edge.

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