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; on the left a star, on the 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 upright with a sword; to the 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 with stars outside it; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 590–628. Origin: Persia. Object: coin. Weight: 3.75 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A38_404

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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 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 upright sword priest upright holding top left top right signs monograms triple pearl border four crescents stars outside Date Origin Object coin Weight 3.75 g round metallic object worn uneven surface shades silver gray showing central raised circular design surrounded concentric beaded rings Within central area low-relief shapes rounded profile face stylized plant- motifs small pedestal- form small crescent star- near outer edge several points surface scratches dents visible crack near areas darker gray patina lighter highlights across object.