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Drachm - Khusro II
16 (606) year| Silver | 4.18 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Khusro II (590, 591-628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 16 (606) |
| Calendar | Sassanid Empire - Khusro II reign |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.18 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; above altar, star and crescent; to left, date in Pahlavi; to right, AYLAN (abbreviation for the name of an unidentified mint beginning with 'Ērān'.
Script: Inscriptional Pahlavi
Interesting fact
The Sasanian Empire, which issued the Drachm - Khusro II 16 (606) coin, was the last Persian Empire before the Arab conquest in 651 CE. It was known for its cultural, military, and economic achievements, and its coinage reflects the empire's rich history and cultural influences. The Khusro II coin, in particular, features an image of the king on the obverse (front) side and a fire altar on the reverse (back) side, which was a common motif in Sasanian coinage. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the empire's wealth and economic power during that time.
