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Coin
Near Eastern, Iranian, Persian
Sasanian, reign of Bahram VI
590–591
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Overall: weight: 4.300 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.273
CollectionsAsia, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Barham II, beard, mustache, wearing crown surmounted by a crescent containing globe, diadem, drapery, earring, and necklace; crescents on either side of head, star in front of face; grenetis. Inscription. Reverse: Fire altar adorned with bands that float upwards, on either side an attendant holding sword in front; star on either side of fire; crescent on either side of base; grenetis. Inscribed.
ProvenanceBy 1935: private collection; 1935: Given to the MFA by an anonymous donor in memory of Zoe Wilbour (1864-1885), 4 April 1935.
(Accession Date: April 4, 1935)
(Accession Date: April 4, 1935)