Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire Altar with Bust (reverse)
| Title | Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire Altar with Bust (reverse) |
|---|---|
| Date | 302–9 CE 4th century |
| Medium | silver |
| Classification | Coins |
| Origin | Iran, (minted), Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE), reign of Hormizd II (303–309) Iran |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire Altar with Bust (reverse), 302–9 CE. Iran, (minted), Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE), reign of Hormizd II (303–309). Silver; diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Dr. Robert Goebl, 1964.377 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“Drachm: Bust of Hormizd II (obverse); Fire Altar with Bust (reverse)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 302–9 CE. It is executed in silver and classified as coins. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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