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Coin Portraying King Sapor II

A work made of silver.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of silver.

Date:

309-379

Artist:

Sasanian; Persia (now Iran)

About this artwork

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the Sasanian king Sapor II, facing right.

On the back (reverse), a flaming pyre is shown between two standing figures.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Iranian

Title

Coin Portraying King Sapor II

Place

Khorasan (Minted in)

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Struck 309 CE–379 CE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1391

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