Source:Private Collection

Silver Drachm

Khosrow II

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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

Notes

Early issue from his reign, before the great conquests.

Complete Specifications

KingKhosrow II
DenominationSilver Drachm
SourcePrivate Collection
ObverseBust of Khosrow II right, wearing elaborate crown with wings and crescents.
ReverseFire altar with two attendants holding swords. Star and crescent in field.
MintBishapur (BYSh)
DateRegnal Year 2 (c. 592 CE)
Diameter33mm
Weight4.15g
CompositionSilver (AR)
ReferenceGöbl Type II/3