Caption

Drachma of Kavadh I (r. 488–496 and 498–531). Obverse: bust of Kavadh I facing right wearing a crowned head-dress with ribbons; crown topped by a crescent with a korymbos, an additional crescent in front, stars flanking 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 central star; Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; to the left the ruler stands facing forward holding a sword, to the right a priest stands facing forward holding a sword; star at top left and crescent at top right, signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom, Persia (Iran). Date: 488–497, 499–531. Coin: diameter 27.0 mm, weight 3.55 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_337

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Rights managed

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65.0Mb (9.7Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Kavadh I r 488–496 498–531 Obverse bust facing right wearing crowned head-dress ribbons crown topped crescent korymbos additional crescent front stars flanking crown short curly beard curly hair tied back earring beads long chain neck ribbons flowing shoulders crescents sides outside rim three crescents central star Pahlavi legend Reverse fire altar left ruler stands forward holding sword right priest stands star top left top right signs monograms pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Persia Iran Date 488–497 499–531 Coin diameter 27.0 mm weight 3.55 g circular metal object worn embossed design fills frame surface irregular edges raised central medallion ornamental patterns scalloped borders metal exhibits mix silver gray darker tarnished tones small areas brownish discoloration raised detailing includes curved shapes dots rim chips abrasions texture rough pitted highlights raised areas shadows recessed parts background object white.