Dinar - Khusro II lightweight

€73,169.00
IssuerSasanian Empire
Year610
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
ValueDinar (1)
CurrencyDinar (224 AD-651 AD)
CompositionGold
Weight4.58 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation9 o`clock ↑←
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Göbl Sasan#III/4, SNS Schaaf#664, Sunrise#986
Obverse descriptionDecorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmonted by crescent. Crescent above.
Obverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Obverse lettering
(Translation: Khosrau, the king of kings may (he) prosper.)
Reverse descriptionFacing bust of Anahit with fiery nimbus.
Reverse scriptInscriptional Pahlavi
Reverse lettering
(Translation: Iran has prospered.)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage610  - Göbl# III/4 -
610  - SNS# 664 (Type III/4 4.56 g.) Uncertain Mint -
Catalog ID4700792090
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