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Sasanian Empire: Kavād I. Second reign, 499-531 AD
AR Drachm, Ohrmazd-Ardaxšīr mint.
Obverse: Bearded bust right wearing 4 merlon crown with earflaps, surmounted by globe decorated with concentric arcs; Pahlavi script legend inside beaded border.
Reverse: Zoroastrian fire altar; on either side of altar, attendant facing outward, each attendant with staff in one hand ; Pahlavi script between each attendant and rim; "fravahr" (investiture wreath) symbol left of altar flame.
Reference:
Weight: 4,09g Diameter: 27mm Conservation: gVF
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces7...
Collection : XIII Oriental Coins