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Silver Drachm

Khosrow II

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Obverse

Bust right with elaborate crown. Ribbons flowing behind.

Reverse

Fire altar with two attendants. Date in margin.

Mint

Hamadan (HD)

Date

Regnal Year 28 (c. 618 CE)

Diameter

32mm

Weight

4.08g

Composition

Silver (AR)

Reference

Göbl Type II/3

Notes

Minted during the height of Sasanian expansion into Byzantine territory.

Complete Specifications

KingKhosrow II
DenominationSilver Drachm
SourceAuction House
ObverseBust right with elaborate crown. Ribbons flowing behind.
ReverseFire altar with two attendants. Date in margin.
MintHamadan (HD)
DateRegnal Year 28 (c. 618 CE)
Diameter32mm
Weight4.08g
CompositionSilver (AR)
ReferenceGöbl Type II/3