Caption

Drachma, Chosroes II Parwiz (ruler of Persia; 590–628). Obverse: bust of Chosroes II facing right, wearing a crown decorated with two wings, a crescent and a star; to the left a star, to the right a crescent; beads around the neck and a central triangle composed of three dots; behind the crown two ribbons; double pearl rim; behind the rim at the bottom and on both sides a crescent with a star; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: a burning altar; to its left the ruler/Arsaces standing upright with a sword in his hand; to its right a priest standing upright holding a sword; a star at top left and a crescent at top right; signs/monograms on both sides; triple pearl border with four crescents and stars outside it; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 590–628. Persia. Coin. Weight: 3.45 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_319

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Keywords

Drachma Chosroes II Parwiz ruler Persia 590–628 Obverse bust Chosroes II facing right wearing crown decorated two wings crescent star left beads neck central triangle composed three dots crown two ribbons double pearl rim rim bottom sides Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar Arsaces standing upright sword hand priest upright holding top left top right signs monograms triple pearl border four crescents stars outside Date Coin Weight 3.45 g worn circular metal object raised central medallion showing stylized profile human face surrounded decorative motifs concentric border rings surface showing uneven texture pitting object displays shades gray off-white subtle brownish discoloration areas darker gray edges lighter gray near center.