Art Institute of Chicago
Coin Portraying King Chosroes II
Sasanian; Persia
- Date
- 590-628
- Medium
- Silver
- Culture
- Roman Empire
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
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.
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- Object type
- AAT300037334
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