Caption

Drachma, Khosroes II Anoshirvan (ruler of Persia; 531–579). Obverse: bust of Khosroes I facing right; on the head a crown with a diadem, to the right a crescent with a star, to the left a star; short curly beard, hair tied back in a lock; beads on the neck (central one three triangular beads) and a second long chain around the neck; earring of three triangular beads; outside the rim three crescents; on the crown an incomprehensible sign like a flag waving to the left, above the crown outside the rim a strange sign like a crescent with a globe; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: burning altar; left of it the ruler/Arsaces stands facing forward with a sword in his hand; right of it a priest stands facing forward holding a sword; top left a star, top right a crescent; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 537–579. Place: Persia. Object: coin. Weight: 3.50 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_354

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Keywords

Drachma Khosroes II Anoshirvan ruler Persia 531–579 Obverse bust Khosroes I facing right head crown diadem crescent star left short curly beard hair tied back lock beads neck central three triangular beads second long chain earring outside rim three crescents incomprehensible sign flag waving crown outside rim strange sign globe Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar Arsaces stands forward sword hand priest stands forward holding top left top right signs monograms sides pearl rim Date 537–579 Place Object coin Weight 3.50 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface irregular edges featuring incised circular border raised area relief designs within central area symmetrical decorative motifs star shape crescent- curve paired vertical leafy feathery elements stylized geometric figures surface varied tones silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter highlights raised sections scuffs subtle scratches across metal.