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Drachm - Jamasp (type I/1)
Country: Sasanian Empire
(Persia)
Denomination: AR Drachm
(1/12)
Year: 497-499 (496-499)
Material: Silver (.900)
Weight: 4.10 g
Shape: Round (irregular)
Diameter:
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: sasanian empirepersia
Description:
Obverse
Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and mural crown surmounted by globe or korymbos and crescent, in front of bust the son left, wearing crown and holding wreath.
Reverse
Fire altar decorated with ribbons; two attendants facing inwards.
Crescent and star above.
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