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A work made of silver.

Coin Portraying King Chosroes II

590-628

Sasanian; Persia

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of King Chosroes II, the last great king of the Sasanian Empire, facing to the right. The back (reverse) shows a fire altar with attendants, a crescent and star flank the flames.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium