Caption

drachma, Khosroes II Anoshirvan (ruler of Persia; 531–579). Obv.: bust of Khosroes I 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. Pahlavi legend. Rev.: burning fire altar; left the ruler stands facing holding a barsom, right a priest stands facing holding a barsom; top left a star, top right a crescent; signs/monograms on both sides; pearl rim. Sassanid art; Sassanid Kingdom; korymbos. Date: 537–579. Iran (Persia). Coin (drachma): diameter 24.0–25.0 mm; weight 3.05 g.

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drachma Khosroes II Anoshirvan ruler Persia 531–579 Obv. bust Khosroes I right head crown diadem right crescent star left short curly beard hair tied back lock beads neck central three triangular beads second long chain earring Pahlavi legend Rev. burning fire altar ruler stands facing holding barsom priest stands top left top right signs monograms sides pearl rim Sassanid art Sassanid Kingdom korymbos Date 537–579 Iran Coin diameter 24.0–25.0 mm weight 3.05 g single round coin worn raised profile person center showing facial features stylized hairstyle surrounded beaded circular border decorative elements coin surface uneven dented edges areas darker discoloration patina lighter metallic field showing colors silver grey darker tones.