Caption

drachma, Khosroes II Anoshirvan (ruler of Persia; 531–579). Obverse: bust of Khosroes I facing right; 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 sign like a crescent with a globe; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: burning altar; left of altar the ruler/Arsaces standing facing forward with a sword in his hand; right of altar a priest standing facing forward holding a sword; star at top left and crescent at top right; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 537–579. Persia. Coin; weight 3.42 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_355

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Keywords

drachma Khosroes II Anoshirvan ruler Persia 531–579 Obverse bust Khosroes I facing right 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 sign globe Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar altar Arsaces standing forward sword hand priest standing forward holding top left top right signs monograms sides pearl rim Date 537–579 Coin weight 3.42 g worn round metallic object rough uneven edge raised circular border enclosing central relief human profile relief facial features necklace- decoration surface various scratches pitting small chips areas appearing flatter smoother Visible colors include shades silver gray darker gray patina slightly darker spots background object white.