Drachma of 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; below and at sides behind the rim a crescent with a star; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: a burning altar; at left the ruler/Arsaces standing straight with a sword in his hand; at right a priest standing straight holding a sword; a star at upper left and a crescent at right
GLIX-115-3ECA8N3
Magyarország
Kollekció
GLIX Prime
Novel Use
Fotós / Szerző
Penta Springs, Geo Naturalis
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Drachma of 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; below and at sides behind the rim a crescent with a star; Pahlavi inscription. Reverse: a burning altar; at left the ruler/Arsaces standing straight with a sword in his hand; at right a priest standing straight holding a sword; a star at upper left and a crescent at right