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Mint: Tabaristan
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post; from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt for $30.00
Image(height): 23.25 mm
Image(width): 24.33 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
784 - 785
Object composed of silver Die Axis 270 degrees Weight 2.01 g
Inscription present: Sassanian royal-type bust right in winged crown, fillet and rosette over left and right shoulders, star with 3 pellets below left of crown and star at right, 4 pellets in cross on breast, all in double circle of points
Inscription present: Zoroastrian fire altar alight with attendants either side
Accession number: CM.6705-2007
Primary reference Number: 166268
Malek: 154.11
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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