Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire Altar with Bust (reverse)
The image shows two sides of an ancient silver coin. The obverse side of the coin features a bust of a man with a beard, facing right. He wears a crown-like headpiece with a curved beaded band across his forehead. The man's hair is curly and shoulder-length. A beaded border surrounds the bust. A small hole is visible on the right side. The edge is irregular. The reverse side depicts a fire altar with a bust above it. Flanking the altar are two attendants. The altar has a rectangular structure with a long, thin object on top. A small hole is visible at the bottom. Red writing is on the right side. The edge is also irregular. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 425 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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