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, king on one side, 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

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LZT26A35_085

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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 round metallic object raised central design showing symmetrical scene surface mostly silver areas darker gray patina slight brownish discoloration recessed crevices central motif includes vertical column stacked rounded forms topped small flame- shape flanked stylized human figures simple facial features angular limbs central group decorative elements leaf- shapes star- form scalloped border follows rim outer rim smooth slightly irregular entire piece worn aged texture visible scratches subtle variations silver gray tones.