Légende

drachma, Shapur II (ruler of Persia; 309–379), busts, crowns, Iran, korymbos, Persia, fire altar, Sassanid art, Sassanid Kingdom. Obv.: Bust of Shapur II wearing a crown topped with a korymbos, face turned to the right; Pahlavi inscription. Rev.: Burning altar with a male bust in its flames turned to the right; on the sides the king and the priest face each other, both holding a sword; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 309–379. Coin: diameter 26.0–26.5 mm, weight 4.00 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A35_025

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

69.9Mo (10.0Mo) / 41.8cm x 41.8cm / 4942 x 4942 (300dpi)

Mots clés

drachma Shapur II ruler Persia 309–379 busts crowns Iran korymbos fire altar Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom Obv. Bust Shapur II wearing crown topped face turned right Pahlavi inscription Rev. Burning altar male bust flames turned sides king priest face holding sword pearl rim Date Coin diameter 26.0–26.5 mm weight 4.00 g circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised relief relief depicts profile person wearing ornate headdress layered elements band across forehead stylized beard pronounced facial features side head cluster rounded raised shapes visible rim object beaded inner border irregular outer edge colors visible silver-gray areas darker gray patina slight brownish greenish tarnish.