Caption

Drachma of 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; 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; below and at sides behind the rim a crescent with a star; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: a burning altar; at left the ruler/Arsaces standing straight with a sword in his hand; at right a priest standing straight holding a sword; a star at upper left and a crescent at right; signs/monograms at both sides; triple pearl border with four crescents and stars outside; Pahlavi inscription. Persia, 590–628. Coin; weight 3.87 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_396

License type

Rights managed

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65.0Mb (10.6Mb) / 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 beads neck central triangle composed three dots crown two ribbons double pearl rim sides rim Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar Arsaces standing straight sword hand priest straight holding upper left signs monograms triple pearl border four crescents stars outside Coin weight 3.87 g roughly circular worn metallic object pale gray slightly darker gray surface showing uneven texture small patches discoloration featuring raised central circular design composed concentric ridges embossed ornamental shapes curved petal- forms small floral motifs prominent linear crack runs near center outer edge irregular slightly darker central area appearance aged cast metal piece subtle highlights shadows.