Caption

Drachma, Khosroes II Anoshirvan (ruler of Persia; 531–579). Obverse: bust of Khosroes I facing right; crown topped with a korymbos, crescent with a star on the right, star on the left; short curly beard, hair tied back in a lock; beads on his neck with a central three-triangular-bead pendant and an additional long chain; earring of three triangular beads; outside the rim three crescents; Pahlavi legend. Reverse: fire altar; left the ruler facing forward holding a sword, right a priest facing forward holding a sword; star at top left, crescent at top right; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi legend. Sassanid art/style, Sassanid Kingdom, Iran/Persia; dated 537–579. Coin: diameter 28.5 × 29.0 mm, weight 4.00 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_349

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Keywords

Drachma Khosroes II Anoshirvan ruler Persia 531–579 Obverse bust Khosroes I facing right crown topped korymbos crescent star left short curly beard hair tied back lock beads neck central three-triangular-bead pendant additional long chain earring three triangular beads outside rim three crescents Pahlavi legend Reverse fire altar forward holding sword priest top left top right signs monograms sides pearl rim Sassanid art style Sassanid Kingdom Iran dated 537–579 Coin diameter weight 4.00 g worn round metal object uneven rim showing raised circular central area containing relief profile human face wearing headdress jewelry surface exhibits scratches patches smoother wear several crescent-shaped marks spaced outer edge visible colors silver-gray areas darker gray brownish discoloration.