Légende

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; left of crown a star, right within a crescent; beads around the neck and a central triangle 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; at left the ruler/Arsaces standing straight with a sword; at right a priest standing straight holding a sword; star top left, crescent top right; signs/monograms on both sides; triple pearl border with four crescents with stars outside it; Pahlavi inscription. Date: 590–628. Persia. Coin. Weight: 4.50 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A38_392

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

65.0Mo (11.1Mo) / 40.4cm x 40.4cm / 4766 x 4766 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Drachma Chosroes II Parwiz ruler Persia 590–628 Obverse bust Chosroes II facing right wearing crown decorated two wings crescent star left crown right within beads neck central triangle three dots crown two ribbons double pearl rim rim bottom sides Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar Arsaces standing straight sword priest straight holding star top left crescent top right signs monograms triple pearl border four crescents stars outside Date Coin Weight 4.50 g worn round metallic object dull silver-gray surface showing irregular edges shallow dents featuring concentric raised circular ridges near center central area indistinct shapes textured marks decorative curved motifs subtle darker patina spots scratches across surface aged uneven finish areas shinier matte silver-gray.