Sasanian; Persia (now Iran)
Coin Portraying King Sapor II
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Sasanian; Persia (now Iran)309-379
Coin Portraying King Sapor II
Sasanian; Persia (now Iran) →parthiansassaniancoinancient art
Date
309-379
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the Sasanian king Sapor II, facing right.
On the back (reverse), a flaming pyre is shown between two standing figures.
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