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The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 7. (of 7): The Sassanian or New Persian Empire

CHAPTER XXI
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The most remarkable have on the obverse the head of the king, presenting the full face, and surmounted by a mural crown with a low cap.

The beard is close, and the hair arranged in masses on either side.

There are two stars above the crown, and two crescents, one over either shoulder, with a star and crescent on the dress in front of each shoulder.

The kings wears a necklace, from which hang three pendants.

On the reverse these coins have a full-length figure of the king, standing to the front, with his two hands resting on the hilt of his straight sword, and its point placed between his feet.


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