Caption

Drachma, Chosroes II Parviz (ruler of Persia; 590–628). Obverse: bust of Chosroes II facing right, wearing a crown decorated with two wings, a crescent and a star; to the left a star, to the right a crescent; beads around the neck and a central triangle composed of three dots; behind the crown two ribbons; double pearl rim, with a crescent and star behind the rim at the bottom and on both sides; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: a burning altar; at its left the ruler/Arsaces standing upright with a sword, at its right a priest standing upright holding a sword; a star at top left and a crescent at top right; signs/monograms on both sides; triple pearl border with four crescents and stars outside; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 590–628. Persia. Coin. Weight: 4.02 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_393

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Keywords

Drachma Chosroes II Parviz ruler Persia 590–628 Obverse bust Chosroes II facing right wearing crown decorated two wings crescent star left beads neck central triangle composed three dots crown two ribbons double pearl rim rim bottom sides Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar Arsaces standing upright sword priest upright holding top left top right signs monograms triple pearl border four crescents stars outside Date Coin Weight 4.02 g circular metallic object irregular edge showing wear small chips predominantly silver-gray darker gray spots patches surface features raised central design within concentric raised rings smaller motifs positioned near edge central relief textured carved shapes shallow depressions areas darker discoloration raised features object matte metallic sheen variations light silver-gray darker gray.