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Sasanian Kingdom
Khusru II
AR (Silver) | Drachm | AD 590 - 628
| | 3 h
$120.00
Coin Overview
Silver drachm of Khusru II struck during his reign from AD 590 to 628.
This issue reflects the mature Sasanian fire altar type with attendants and celestial symbols, emphasizing royal legitimacy and divine sanction during one of the longest and most complex reigns of the dynasty.
Specifications
- Kingdom: Sasanian Kingdom
- King / Ruler: Khusru II
- Year: AD 590 to 628
- Denomination: Drachm
- Composition: Silver
- Weight: 4.08 g
- Diameter: 30.61 mm
- Orientation: 3 h
- Mint: AH(unknown)
- Reference: Göbl II/3
Obverse Description
- Crowned bust facing right.
- Star within crescent symbols present in the outer margin.
Reverse Description
- Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants.
- Star and crescent flanking the flames.
- Date to the left of the altar and mint signature to the right.
- Star within crescent symbols present in the outer margin.
What’s in the Box
- Coin Identification Record featuring full specifications, authentication details, and a unique TerraNumis ID number that can be searched and verified online at the TerraNumis website.
- Display Frame: Transparent two-sided compression frame stand that securely holds and displays the coin.
- Packaging: Presented in a black premium TerraNumis box with authentication label and catalog reference.
Inventory# SASA-KOSR2-AR-DR-012
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