Caption

drachma, Kavadh I (ruler of Persia; 488–496 and 498–531); Persia, 488–497, 499–531. Obverse: bust of Kavadh I facing right; crown with ribbons, on the crown a crescent and above it a korymbos, in front a crescent, stars on both sides; short curly beard, curly hair tied back, earring in one ear, beads and long chain around the neck, ribbons flowing behind the shoulders; crescents on both sides of the bust; three crescents with a star in the center outside the rim. Pahlavi legend. Reverse: 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. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom. Coin: diameter 27.0 × 28.0 mm; weight 3.45 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_341

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65.0Mb (10.0Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Keywords

drachma Kavadh I ruler Persia 488–496 498–531 488–497 499–531 Obverse bust facing right crown ribbons crescent korymbos front stars sides short curly beard curly hair tied back earring ear beads long chain neck ribbons flowing shoulders crescents three crescents star center outside rim Pahlavi legend Reverse fire altar left altar ruler stands forward holding sword priest stands top left top right signs monograms pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Coin diameter weight 3.45 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge displaying raised central design stylized human head profile wearing tall rounded headdress facing right surrounded scalloped circular border decorative motifs crescent shapes star- marks surface scratches dents areas varied texture Colors visible include shades gray silver darker gray patina.