Caption

Drachma of Hormizd IV (r. 579–590). Obverse: bust of Hormizd IV facing right, wearing a crown decorated with a diadem; star at right and a star in a crescent at left; triangle of three dots above the ear and as an earring; beaded necklace with 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 standing facing forward with a sword; to the right a priest standing facing forward holding a sword; star at top left and crescent at top right; signs/monograms at both sides; pearl rim; Pahlavi inscription. Persia, 579–590; coin; weight 3.62 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_386

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Available size

67.0Mb (11.1Mb) / 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 beaded necklace central triangle pearl rim symbol cosmos crown crescents stars bottom sides Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar ruler Arsaces standing forward sword priest standing forward holding top left top right signs monograms Persia coin weight 3.62 g round metallic object worn uneven edge patina gray silver tones center raised circular design serrated inner border symmetrical embossed motif consisting stacked rounded shapes abstract vertical figures side rendered silver-gray metal areas subtle darker tarnish lighter highlights.