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Coin of Phokas

Obv.: To l., Phocas standing, crowned; in r. hand, gl. cr. To l., Leontia standing, crowned, holding cruciform scepter transversely in r. hand.…

Coin of Theodosius I, Herakleia

Obverse: Bust of emperor r., draped, cuirassed, with pearl diadem.
Reverse: Emperor standing facing holding standard and globe. SMHA in exergue.

Coin of Vasudeva

Obverse: The king standing pouring libation over Zoroastrian altar; tamga symbol (ruler’s monogram)
Reverse: deity (Shiva) standing facing,…

Coin, Barbaric Imitation?

Obverse: Youthful unbearded head r. wearing radiate crown
Reverse: Female figure standing l.

Copper Dirham of Nasr al-Din Artuq Arslan, minted at Mardin

Obv.: In center of linear circle, ruler, nimbate seated cross-legged, in his left hand an orb; stars in upper left and upper right field.
Rev.:…

Cylinder Seal: "Temple and Herd"

Three pairs of horned (male) and hornless (female) quadrupeds alongside a building façade; the so-called “temple and herd” motif is typical for this…

Daric of the Achaemenid Kings

Half-figure of Persian king to r., holding bow and lance; rev: Oblong incuse.