© Emilio Rubio
© Emilio Rubio
Drachm - Khusru II Second Reign - type II/
| Silver (.900) | 4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Sasanian Empire (Sasanian Empire (224-651)) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Khusro II (590, 591-628) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 591-628 |
| Value | Drachm (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Dinar (224 AD-651 AD) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#43896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Zoroastrian fire altar, an "atasdan" with a capitellum and plates, near which two attendants wearing high headdresses stand facing ahead. The narrow part of the "atasdan" is covered by ribbons. To the left of the fire there is a star, and to the right a crescent. There is a triple rim around the picture with four crescents and stars.
Pahlavi legend: to the left - the year of his reign; to the right - the mint.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Detail of Khosru II type II/2 :(Reverse)
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=904161&partId=1&searchText=Khusrau+AY+II/2&images=true&people=135703&page=1
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=904173&partId=1&searchText=Khusrau+595+II/2&images=true&people=135703&page=1
SYLLOGE NUMMORUM SASANIDARUM type II/2
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Khusru II, also known as Chosroes II, who was the last great king of the Sasanian Empire. He ruled from 591 to 628 AD and was known for his military campaigns against the Byzantine Empire and his efforts to reform the Sasanian government. The coin's design reflects the cultural and artistic achievements of the Sasanian Empire during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (591-628) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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