Caption

Drachma, Khosroes II Anoshirvan (ruler of Persia; 531–579). Obverse: bust of the king facing right wearing a crown decorated with a double pearl diadem, pearl rim, three crescents on the outside, a sphere at the top. Reverse: burning altar with the king on one side and a priest on the other; pearl rim. Sassanid Kingdom (224–651), coin, weight 4.00 g, dated 531–579.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A35_084

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67.0Mb (10.3Mb) / 16.1in x 16.1in / 4839 x 4839 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Khosroes II Anoshirvan ruler Persia 531–579 Obverse bust king facing right wearing crown decorated double pearl diadem pearl rim three crescents outside sphere top Reverse burning altar side priest Sassanid Kingdom 224–651 coin weight 4.00 g dated 531–579 circular metallic object raised central design showing stylized human profile right surrounded decorative motifs serrated inner border surface worn textured areas small raised dots floral- ornaments crescent star shapes incorporated design object displays range grey silver tones subtle areas darker grey faint warm discoloration background plain white.