Caption

Drachma of Hormizd IV (r. 579–590). Obverse: bust of Hormizd IV facing right, wearing a crown decorated with a diadem; a star at right and a star in a crescent at left; triangle of three dots above the ear and as an earring; beads on the neck and a central triangle of three dots; pearl rim; symbol of the cosmos above the crown; crescents with stars at bottom and sides; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: burning altar; to its left the ruler/Arsaces stands facing forward with a sword; to the right a priest stands facing forward holding a sword; star at upper left and crescent at upper right; signs/monograms at both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Persia, 579–590; coin; weight 3.80 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_380

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67.0Mb (9.8Mb) / 16.1in x 16.1in / 4839 x 4839 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Hormizd IV r 579–590 Obverse bust facing right wearing crown decorated diadem star crescent left triangle three dots ear earring beads neck central triangle pearl rim symbol cosmos crown crescents stars bottom sides Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar ruler Arsaces stands forward sword priest stands forward holding upper left upper right signs monograms Persia coin weight 3.80 g round slightly irregular metallic disc raised central circular area containing embossed decorative shapes resembling stepped central column flanked two stylized vertical figures paired leaf- motifs within serrated inner border surface smooth worn textures subtle tool marks varied relief visible colors shades silver gray areas darker patina slight off-white highlights.