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Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
« on: February 01, 2022, 05:24:25 am »
I can’t fully identify this poor specimen.  Obviously, it’s a Sasanian AE fire altar.   
Obv.  The outline appears to be Shapur II?  Within circle of pellets. Rev. Fire altar with two stylized attendants?  Monogram left field. Within circle of pellets.
 17.2-19.0   3.4gr   12h
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks

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Re: Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2022, 08:05:51 am »
I would have been more inclined to say Piroz I, based on the crown shape. Shapur II has individual pillars and Piroz a solid shape. Below one two from my small Sasanian gallery.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=2882

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Re: Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2022, 01:06:54 am »
Thanks Mauseus, I'll keep searching.

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Re: Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2022, 09:25:12 pm »
This is not a Sasanian coin, in fact, it’s an AE KUSHANO-SASANIAN coin, very similar and affected by Sasanian coinage. Perhaps Peroz I Kushanshah

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Re: Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2022, 01:38:25 am »
Thanks Kaveh A,
The coin seems very similar.
I'll focus on these.

 

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