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Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II, r., wearing crown (obverse)

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.a
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Location
102A Ancient Near East
Print
A silver drachm depicts a relief profile bust of a man facing right. He wears an elaborate crown topped with a large, dotted sphere and a bird head holding a pearl. The figure has long, curly hair, a pointed textured beard, and a beaded necklace. Pahlavi script follows the coin's circular border. The metal has a dark gray and brown patina.

Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II, r., wearing crown (obverse)

303–9 CE

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

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