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Drachm - Khusro II
620 year| Silver | 4.09 g | - |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Khusro II (590, 591-628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 620 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, triple border, star-in-crescents in margin.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Comment
BBA (court mint).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm - Khusro II 620 from Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) made of Silver weighing 4.09 g is that it features an image of the king, Khusro II, on one side and a fire altar on the other. The fire altar was an important symbol of the Zoroastrian religion, which was the dominant religion of the Sasanian Empire. This coin was minted during the reign of Khusro II, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to promote trade and commerce within the empire.
