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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Parthian and Other Eastern Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Connect4 on February 01, 2022, 05:24:25 am
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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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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 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=2882)
Regards,
Mauseus
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Thanks Mauseus, I'll keep searching.
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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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Thanks Kaveh A,
The coin seems very similar.
I'll focus on these.