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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

Title: Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
Post by: Connect4 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
Title: Re: Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
Post by: mauseus 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 (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=2882)

Regards,

Mauseus
Title: Re: Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
Post by: Connect4 on February 03, 2022, 01:06:54 am
Thanks Mauseus, I'll keep searching.
Title: Re: Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
Post by: Kaveh A 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
Title: Re: Help to identify Sasanian AE fire altar
Post by: Connect4 on December 11, 2022, 01:38:25 am
Thanks Kaveh A,
The coin seems very similar.
I'll focus on these.