Caption

Drachma of Kavadh I (ruler of Persia, reigns 488–496 and 498–531). Obverse: bust of Kavadh I facing right — crown with ribbons topped by a korymbos and a crescent, a crescent in front, stars on both sides of the helmet; 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: burning fire altar; left of altar the ruler stands facing forward holding a sword, right of altar a priest stands facing forward holding a sword; star at top left, crescent at top right, signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom, Persia (Iran). Date: c. 488–497 and 499–531. Coin: diameter 28.0 × 31.0 mm, weight 4.00 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_332

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Keywords

Drachma Kavadh I ruler Persia reigns 488–496 498–531 Obverse bust facing right crown ribbons topped korymbos crescent front stars sides helmet 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 burning fire altar left altar ruler stands forward holding sword priest stands top left top right signs monograms pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Iran Date c 488–497 499–531 Coin diameter weight 4.00 g circular metallic object worn uneven surface raised rim shown white background object silvery-gray areas darker gray patina lighter highlights central area features raised irregular design vertical elongated shapes curved indented marks them rim repeated scalloped beaded pattern surface scratches pits varied textures suggesting age wear.