Drachma of Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242). Iran (Persia). Silver coin, diameter 23.0 mm, weight 4.27 g. Obverse: Bust of the king wearing a crown with korymbos, face turned right. Legend in Middle Persian, transliterated as: 'mazdesn bay Ardaširšahan šah Eran ke cihr az yazdan' — 'follower of (Ahura) Mazda, divine Ardashir, King of Kings of Iran, who descends from the gods.' Reverse: Fire altar. Inscription in Middle Persian. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; iconography: korymbos (crown), fire altar; busts. Date: 224–241.
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Drachma of Ardashir I (ruler of Persia; 224–242). Iran (Persia). Silver coin, diameter 23.0 mm, weight 4.27 g. Obverse: Bust of the king wearing a crown with korymbos, face turned right. Legend in Middle Persian, transliterated as: 'mazdesn bay Ardaširšahan šah Eran ke cihr az yazdan' — 'follower of (Ahura) Mazda, divine Ardashir, King of Kings of Iran, who descends from the gods.' Reverse: Fire altar. Inscription in Middle Persian. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; iconography: korymbos (crown), fire altar; busts. Date: 224–241.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_468

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Droits gérés

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58.7Mo (7.6Mo) / 38.3cm x 38.3cm / 4528 x 4528 (300dpi)

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