Drachm: Fire altar with bust of Hormizd II, Zoroastrian priest holding sword left, King as priest holding sword right (reverse)
Silver coin with a fire altar flanked by two figures. The fire altar is in the center, with flames on either side and a figure at the top. To the left of the altar, a Zoroastrian priest holds a sword in his left hand. To the right of the altar, a king, also dressed as a priest, holds a sword in his right hand. The coin has a beaded border. The background of the image is dark gray, and there is red text on the left edge of the coin.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 935 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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