Minting authority
Sasanian
Ruler
Kawad I.
(2nd reign, 499-531)
Denomination
Drachm
(Silver)
Mint
Ray (Media, Iran)
Obverse
Bust with winged crenellated crown and crescent at the forehead; Pehlevi inscription "Kawad, may he increase"
Reverse
Fire altar, flanked by two attendants; Pehlevi inscription "(year) 35" (= 522/23 CE) – "LD" (= Ray)
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