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Shapur I Drachm (Obverse: Bust of Shapur I, Right, Wearing Merlon Crown; Reverse: Fire-Altar with Attendants)
Shapur I Drachm (Obverse: Bust of Shapur I, Right, Wearing Merlon Crown; Reverse: Fire-Altar with Attendants)

Shapur I Drachm (Obverse: Bust of Shapur I, Right, Wearing Merlon Crown; Reverse: Fire-Altar with Attendants)

Artist
CulturePersian
Date240-272 CE
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 1/16 x 1 1/16 in., 0.0086 lb. (2.7 x 2.7 cm, 3.9g)
Classificationscoins & medals
Credit LineGift of William H. Race
Object number2012.37.4.2
DescriptionShapur I Drachm from a collection of 211 Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Persian coins: Five boxes of coins, each coin mounted on a card with descriptive text, and one case box with 24 compartments and glass-topped cover, containing 28 coins. See attached list in Text Entries.
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Follis: Laureate and Cuirassed Bust of Constantine I Right; Sol Standing Nude Left, Radiate Crown, Left Shoulder Draped, Holding Globe, PTR in Exergue, T - F in Field on Reverse
Follis: Laureate and Cuirassed Bust of Constantine I Right; Sol Standing Nude Left, Radiate Crown, Left Shoulder Draped, Holding Globe, PTR in Exergue, T - F in Field on Reverse
Unidentified artist
324-337 CE
Drachm: Laureate Head Right; Zeus Standing Facing, Holding Thunderbold in Right Hand and a Long Scepter That Rest on the Ground in the Left Hand on Reverse
Drachm: Laureate Head Right; Zeus Standing Facing, Holding Thunderbold in Right Hand and a Long Scepter That Rest on the Ground in the Left Hand on Reverse
Unidentified artist
155-140 BCE
Tetradrachm: Radiate Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Philip I Right; Eagle Standing Front, Head Right Holding Snake in Beak, ANTIOXIA .S.C in Exergue on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Radiate Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Philip I Right; Eagle Standing Front, Head Right Holding Snake in Beak, ANTIOXIA .S.C in Exergue on Reverse
Unidentified artist
244-249 CE
Antoninianus: Radiate Bust Right of Tetricus I Right; Spes Advancing Left on Reverse
Antoninianus: Radiate Bust Right of Tetricus I Right; Spes Advancing Left on Reverse
Unidentified artist
270-273 CE
Follis: Laureate and Cuirassed Bust of Licinius I Right; Genius Standing Left, Holding Patera and Cornucopiae, PT in Exergue, T and F in Field to Left and Right on Reverse
Follis: Laureate and Cuirassed Bust of Licinius I Right; Genius Standing Left, Holding Patera and Cornucopiae, PT in Exergue, T and F in Field to Left and Right on Reverse
Unidentified artist
307-324 CE
Bronze: Laureate Head Cuirassed Bust of Constantine I Right; Sol Standing Right Holding Globe in Left Hand on Reverse
Bronze: Laureate Head Cuirassed Bust of Constantine I Right; Sol Standing Right Holding Globe in Left Hand on Reverse
Unidentified artist
324-337 CE
Hadrian Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Hadrian Facing Right; Reverse: Pietas Standing Left Holding Arms Aloft in Prayer before Altar)
Hadrian Denarius (Obverse: Laureate Head of Hadrian Facing Right; Reverse: Pietas Standing Left Holding Arms Aloft in Prayer before Altar)
Unidentified artist
117-138 CE
Denarius: Laureate, Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Maximinus I (Thrax) Right; Providentia Standing Left, Holding Wand over Globe and Holding Cornucopiae on Reverse
Denarius: Laureate, Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Maximinus I (Thrax) Right; Providentia Standing Left, Holding Wand over Globe and Holding Cornucopiae on Reverse
Unidentified artist
235-238 CE
Antoninianus: Radiate Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Philip I Right; Felicitas Standing Left, Holding Caduceus and Cornucopiae on Reverse
Antoninianus: Radiate Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Philip I Right; Felicitas Standing Left, Holding Caduceus and Cornucopiae on Reverse
Unidentified artist
244-249 CE
Denarius: Draped Bust of Julia Maesa Right; Pietas Standing Left, Raising Both Hands in Prayer, Altar at Feet Left on Reverse
Denarius: Draped Bust of Julia Maesa Right; Pietas Standing Left, Raising Both Hands in Prayer, Altar at Feet Left on Reverse
Unidentified artist
218-224 CE
Antoninianus: Diademed and Draped Bust of Otacilia Severa Right; Concordia Seated Left Holding Patera and Cornucopiae, Altar at Feet on Reverse
Antoninianus: Diademed and Draped Bust of Otacilia Severa Right; Concordia Seated Left Holding Patera and Cornucopiae, Altar at Feet on Reverse
Unidentified artist
244-249 CE
Antoninianus: Radiate Draped Cuirassed Bust of Trebonianus Gallus Right; Pietas Veiled, Standing Half-Left Raising Both Hands Before Lighted Altar on Reverse
Antoninianus: Radiate Draped Cuirassed Bust of Trebonianus Gallus Right; Pietas Veiled, Standing Half-Left Raising Both Hands Before Lighted Altar on Reverse
Unidentified artist
251-253 CE