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 a star, on 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: burning altar; to its left the ruler/Arsaces standing straight with a sword in his hand; to the right a priest standing straight holding a sword; star top left, crescent right; signs/monograms on both sides; triple pearl border with four crescents with stars outside; Pahlavi inscription. 590–628, Persia. Coin, weight 3.87 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A38_395

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

65.0Mo (11.5Mo) / 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 beads neck central triangle composed three dots crown two ribbons double pearl rim rim bottom sides Pahlavi inscription Reverse burning altar Arsaces standing straight sword hand priest straight holding star top left crescent right signs monograms triple pearl border four crescents stars outside Coin weight 3.87 g worn circular metallic object irregular edge showing raised central design surrounded concentric ridged borders surface displays mix silver gray tarnished brown tones darker spots areas wear visible crack running across right side design central motif includes curved shapes star- floral elements texture scratched pitted subtle variations light shadow.