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Drachm: Fire altar with bust of Hormizd II, Zoroastrian priest holding sword left, King as priest holding sword right (reverse) — Anonymous, reign of Hormizd II (303–309)

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Written by: Mustafa KurtResearcher · Islamic & Ottoman Arts
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 42538
Anonymous, reign of Hormizd II (303–309)

Drachm: Fire altar with bust of Hormizd II, Zoroastrian priest holding sword left, King as priest holding sword right (reverse)

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Artist / MakerAnonymous, reign of Hormizd II (303–309)
Date303–9 CE
Culture / OriginIran, Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE), reign of Hormizd II (303–309)
Mediumsilver
DimensionsDiameter: 2.6 x 0.1 cm (1 x 1/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art
TypeCoins
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