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Drachm Coin of Sasanian King Khusrau II: Obverse: Bust of Khusrau II Wearing Winged Crown with Crescent and Star, Reverse: Two Priests Flanking Lighted Altar
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsAncient Near Eastern Art

Drachm Coin of Sasanian King Khusrau II: Obverse: Bust of Khusrau II Wearing Winged Crown with Crescent and Star, Reverse: Two Priests Flanking Lighted Altar

Place CreatedIran, Asia
CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian Empire, Reign of Khusrau II
Date591-628 CE
MediumSilver
Credit LineGift of Dr. Arnold R. Saslow
Dimensions15/16 in. (2.4 cm)
Object number1977.006.001
ProvenanceAcquired by MCCM through exchange with Arnold Saslow, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Drachm Coin: Obverse: Bust of Khusrau II Wearing Winged Crown with Crescent and Star, Reverse: Two Priests Flanking Lighted Altar
591-628 CE
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