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Dinar - Khusro II
36 (591-628) years| Gold | 4.14 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Khusro II (590, 591-628) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 36 (591-628) |
| Calendar | Sassanid Empire - Khusro II reign |
| Value | Dinar (1) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.14 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#79938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Husrav standing facing, crown and symbols as on obverse, holding sword; “syčsyh” to lower left.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
The dinars of Khusro II were of two types. Those of RY 21 show a crowned bust of the king right on the obverse and a facing portrait of Anahit on the reverse. Those beginning in RY 33, however, featured a crowned facing portrait of the king on the obverse and the king standing facing on the reverse. The reverse legends of both the silver and gold issues proclaim may Iran expand. This was certainly true during the early years of Husrav’s reign, when the Sasanians had conquered much of the Levant, going so far as to occupy Armenia, as well as the cities of Damascus, Jerusalem, and Alexandria.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dinar - Khusro II 36 coin is that it features an image of the Sasanian king Khusro II, also known as Chosroes II, who ruled the Sasanian Empire from 591 to 628 AD. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his name and title in the Pahlavi script, which was the official language of the Sasanian Empire. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the history and culture of the Sasanian Empire, which was known for its rich art, architecture, and literature.
