Caption

Drachma, Chosroes II Parwiz (ruler of Persia; 590–628). Obverse: bust of Chosroes II facing right, wearing a crown decorated with two wings, a crescent and a star; left a star, right within a crescent; beads around the neck and a central triangle composed of three dots; behind the crown two ribbons; double pearl rim; behind the rim at the bottom and on both sides a crescent with a star; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: a burning altar; to its left the ruler/Arsaces standing straight with a sword, to the right a priest standing straight holding a sword; a star top left, a crescent on the right, signs/monograms on both sides; triple pearl border with four crescents and stars outside; Pahlavi inscription. Persia, 590–628. Coin; weight 4.50 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_389

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65.0Mb (10.2Mb) / 15.9in x 15.9in / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Keywords

Drachma Chosroes II Parwiz ruler Persia 590–628 Obverse bust Chosroes II facing right wearing crown decorated two wings crescent star left right within beads neck central triangle composed three dots crown two ribbons double pearl rim rim bottom sides Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar Arsaces standing straight sword priest straight holding star top left signs monograms triple pearl border four crescents stars outside Coin weight 4.50 g round metal disc uneven rim shades silver gray showing worn textured surfaces central raised circular area contains detailed embossed profile human head pronounced nose chin stylized hair headdress includes curved ornamental shapes faint decorative crest surrounding central portrait beaded inner border outer circular frame intricate floral vine- motifs outer field disc small symbols decorative marks enclosed partial circular outline metal areas darker tarnish subtle brownish discoloration near edges recessed details.