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Dinar of Boran
Near Eastern, Iranian, Persian
Sasanian, reign of Boran, daughter of Khusrau II
630–631
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Overall: weight: 4.390 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.272
CollectionsAsia, Ancient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Boran, wearing round crown surmounted by spreading wings enclosing crescent and globe; earrings, necklace, crescent and star on robe at shoulder; grenetis. Inscribed. Reverse: Standing figure of Boran, wearing crown; crescent and star on either side; grenetis. Inscribed.
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)