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Khusro II Drachm

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Dynasty

Sasanian Empire

Ruler

Khusro II

Era

590-628 AD

Denomination

Drachm

Catalog references

Göbl Type II/3

Crowned and draped bearded bust right within a double dotted border. The crown features mural elements, two large wings, and is surmounted by a star within a crescent. Pahlavi inscriptions appear to the left and right of the bust. The outer margin contains star-in-crescent motifs at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, with the Pahlavi word 'apd' located in the lower right margin. Zoroastrian fire altar with ribbons hanging from the shaft, flanked by two attendants standing facing forward. A star and crescent flank the central flames. Pahlavi inscriptions indicating the regnal year and mint mark are located in the left and right fields, respectively. The design is enclosed by a triple dotted border with star-in-crescent motifs at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock in the outer margin.

Khusro II, also known as Khosrow Parviz, was the last great Sasanian King of Kings, ruling from 590 to 628 AD. His reign was characterized by immense cultural patronage and massive territorial expansion, pushing the empire's borders to their greatest extent before a devastating and protracted war with the Byzantine Empire led to his deposition.

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