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Drachm: Fire altar with bust of Hormizd II, Zoroastrian priest holding sword left, King as priest holding sword right (reverse)

303–9 CE

Iran, 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.b
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Location
102A Ancient Near East(not visible)
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Drachm: Fire altar with bust of Hormizd II, Zoroastrian priest holding sword left, King as priest holding sword right (reverse)

303–9 CE

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

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