coin
- Museum number
- 1949,0803.172
- Description
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Silver coin. (whole)
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Bust of Khusrau II right, wearing cap, crown with wings, star and crescent above, crescent in front, star left and right. Short beard, small ball of hair, moustache; diadem behind each shoulder, crescent on each shoulder. 2 rings, star and crescent symbols. (obverse)
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Fire altar with upturned diadem ties. Two facing attendants wearing crowns with globe, holding staff resting on the ground in front. Star left, crescent right of flames. 3 rings, star and crescent symbols. (reverse)
- Regnal date
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8
- Production date
- 597 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Die-axis: 2 o'clock
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Diameter: 34 millimetres
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Weight: 4.160 grammes
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Old paper label reading 5544 attached to obverse of coin.
- Acquisition date
- 1949
- Department
- Money and Medals
- Registration number
- 1949,0803.172