Caption

drachma, Chosroes II Parwiz (ruler of Persia; 590–628). Obverse: bust of Chosroes II right, wearing a crown decorated with two wings, a crescent and a star; left of crown a star, right a star in a crescent; beads on the neck and a central triangle 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 legend. Reverse: fire altar with two guards in Persian costumes shown frontally holding staffs; above the altar a star on the left and a crescent on the right; coin with a triple pearl rim; Pahlavi legend; outside the inner rim four crescents with a star at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock. 590–628, Persia, Sassanid Kingdom (224–651). Coin: diameter 31.5 x 34 mm, weight 4.10 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_038

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Keywords

drachma Chosroes II Parwiz ruler Persia 590–628 Obverse bust Chosroes II right wearing crown decorated two wings crescent star left crown right beads neck central triangle three dots crown two ribbons double pearl rim rim bottom sides Pahlavi legend Reverse fire altar two guards Persian costumes shown frontally holding staffs altar coin triple pearl rim outside inner rim four crescents 3 6 9 12 o'clock Sassanid Kingdom 224–651 Coin diameter weight 4.10 g worn round metal object uneven edge showing central raised circular design framed several concentric beaded rings inside central area embossed decorative shapes vertical arrangement stylized motifs curved elements additional small ornamental marks placed near outer ring several points surface patina areas abrasion visible texture slight discoloration primarily shades silver gray off-white small spots darker gray faint brownish tones.