File:Drachma Bahram V Gur (5389582931).jpg
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Sasanian empire silver coin of 1 drachma showing on its front sideSasanian king Bahram V "Gur". The king wears his crown above which his Korymbos (spherical veiled hairdress) can be seen. A double ribbon lay on each side of the monarch. A Pehlevi Inscription says "Devot to Mazda, the divine bahram, king of the kings of Iran, descendent of gods". On the reverse side, a fire burns on an altar between 2 servants or soldiers with lancets. A double ribbon decorates the altar. Here again, a Pehlevi inscription and a single grenetis achieve the decoration. The coin was made at Aspadana (Esfahan) during the reign of Bahram between 420 and 439. Personal collection coin, Scanned January 2010. |
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Author | dynamosquito from France |
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