Caption

drachma, Kavadh I (ruler of Persia; 488–496 and 498–531). Obverse: bust of Kavadh I facing right; wearing a crown with ribbons and a crescent with korymbos on the crown, a crescent in front of the crown, stars on both sides of the crown; short curly beard, curly hair tied back, earring, beads and long chain around the neck, ribbons flowing from behind the shoulders, crescents on both sides of the bust; outside the rim three crescents with a star in the center; Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; to its left the ruler stands facing forward with a sword in his hand; to the right a priest stands facing forward holding a sword; a star at top left, a crescent at top right, signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; Iran/Persia; korymbos. Date: 488–497, 499–531. Coin: diameter 28.0 mm; weight 4.09 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_329

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Keywords

drachma Kavadh I ruler Persia 488–496 498–531 Obverse bust facing right wearing crown ribbons crescent korymbos front stars sides short curly beard curly hair tied back earring beads long chain neck ribbons flowing shoulders crescents outside rim three crescents star center Pahlavi legend Reverse fire altar left ruler stands forward sword hand priest stands forward holding top left top right signs monograms pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Iran Date 488–497 499–531 Coin diameter 28.0 mm weight 4.09 g worn circular metallic object irregular edge showing textured raised designs primarily silver gray tones areas darker gray patina center features raised profile person facial details ornate headgear surrounded decorated circular border several ornamental motifs crescent- star- shapes surface scratches small pits visible across object.