Coin
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Silver coin of Khusrau II, minted in Bishapur dated 626 AD.; Bust of Khusrau II right, wearing cap, crown with wings, star and crescent above, crescent in front, star left and right. Short beard, large ball of hair, moustache; diadem behind each shoulder, crescent on left shoulder. 2 rings, star and crescent symbols.; Fire altar with upturned diadem ties. Two facing attendants wearing crescent-shaped crowns, holding staff resting on the ground in front. Star left, crescent right of flames. 3 rings, star and crescent symbols.
Object type: | coin |
Museum number: | 1920,0515.239 |
Culture/period: | Sasanian |
Date: | 626 (circa) |
Production place: | Minted in: BYSh |
Materials: | silver |
Dimensions: | Diameter: 3.20 cm |
Inscriptions: | Inscription details: inscription (obverse) in Pahlavi (Middle Persian) in Pahlavi (Middle Persian) script Inscription quoted: Inscription transliteration: 11h (inner line): ’pzwty; 10h (outer line): GDH; 2h: hwslwb; 3.30h (outer margin): ’pd. Inscription translation: Khusrau has increased the royal glory. Praise. Inscription: Inscription details: inscription (reverse) in Pahlavi (Middle Persian) in Pahlavi (Middle Persian) script Inscription quoted: Inscription transliteration: 3h: BYŠ; 9h: hptsyh Inscription translation: BYŠ (mint mark, right); 37 (regnal year, left). |
Location: | 23 |
Subjects: | ruler, religious object, attendant, zoroastrianism, fire altar |
Associated names: | Representation of: Khusrau II (Khusrau Parviz) |
Acquisition names: | Purchased from: Mrs M S Jacomb |
Acquisition date: | 1920 |
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