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Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with bust (reverse)

303–9 CE

Iran, (minted), Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE), reign of Hormizd II

(303–309)
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Medium
silver
Measurements
Diameter: 2.6 x 0.1 cm (1 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Goebl 1966.738
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Location
102A Ancient Near East(not visible)
Print
Two sides of a silver coin feature an inscription circling an image on both sides (see "Inscriptions" field). On the left, a profile bust of Hormizd II faces right, wearing a crown topped with a dotted sphere and bird heads, with a long, pointed beard. On the right, two standing figures in pleated robes flank a central fire altar with a small bust emerging from the flames.

Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire altar with bust (reverse)

303–9 CE

Iran, (minted), Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE), reign of Hormizd II (303–309)

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