Source:
Private Collection
Silver Drachm
Khosrow II
View Khosrow II's ProfileObverse
Bust of Khosrow II right, wearing elaborate crown with wings and crescents.
Reverse
Fire altar with two attendants holding swords. Star and crescent in field.
- Mint
- Bishapur (BYSh)
- Date
- Regnal Year 2 (c. 592 CE)
- Diameter
- 33mm
- Weight
- 4.15g
- Composition
- Silver (AR)
Reference
Göbl Type II/3
Notes
Early issue from his reign, before the great conquests.
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| King | Khosrow II |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Silver Drachm |
| Source | Private Collection |
| Obverse | Bust of Khosrow II right, wearing elaborate crown with wings and crescents. |
| Reverse | Fire altar with two attendants holding swords. Star and crescent in field. |
| Mint | Bishapur (BYSh) |
| Date | Regnal Year 2 (c. 592 CE) |
| Diameter | 33mm |
| Weight | 4.15g |
| Composition | Silver (AR) |
| Reference | Göbl Type II/3 |