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; two ribbons behind the crown; double pearl rim; crescents with stars behind the rim at bottom and on both sides; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: a burning altar; at its left the ruler/Arsaces standing upright with a sword; at 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 and stars outside; Pahlavi inscription. 590–628, Persia. Coin, weight 2.32 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_339

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.7Mb (6.5Mb) / 15.1in x 15.1in / 4528 x 4528 (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 two ribbons crown double pearl rim crescents stars 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 Coin weight 2.32 g circular metallic object irregular edge showing flattened slightly indented areas rendered silver gray tones surface bears series concentric raised rings textured central area shallow embossed shapes relief patterns forming abstract symmetrical motif several decorative curved scalloped impressions inner rings near edge metal small scratches subtle tarnish darker gray.