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; 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; behind the rim at the bottom and on both sides a crescent with a star; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: a burning altar; left of the altar the ruler/Arsaces standing straight with a sword in his hand; right of the altar a priest standing straight holding a sword; star at upper left, crescent at right; signs/monograms on both sides; triple pearl border with four crescents and stars outside; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 590–628. Place: Persia. Medium: coin. Weight: 2.77 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_402

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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 rim bottom sides Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar altar Arsaces standing straight sword hand priest straight holding upper left signs monograms triple pearl border four crescents stars outside Date Place Medium coin Weight 2.77 g round worn metallic coin weathered surface showing central raised design three stylized figures decorative shapes surrounded concentric beaded scalloped borders coin displays patina varied tones silver grey darker recessed areas irregular rim sections small dents edge.