Sasanian Silver Drachm Khusro II, ex-Malter
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Sasanian Empire, modern day Iran, ca. 591 to 628 CE. This is a silver drachm from the reign of Khusro (Khosrau) II of the Sasanian Empire; his reign marked the end of the "Second Golden Era" and the beginning of the decline of that empire. This is from the mint of Hormizd Ardashiran (today the city of Ahvaz). The coin depicts the crowned but of the king on one side and, on the obverse, a classic Zoroastrian fire altar with two attendants. Size: 1" in diameter (2.5 cm).
Provenance: Ex-private Bates collection, Clarksville, IA, ex-Joel Malter Collection, acquired before 1990
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#110708
Provenance: Ex-private Bates collection, Clarksville, IA, ex-Joel Malter Collection, acquired before 1990
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#110708
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Very little wear.
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Sasanian Silver Drachm Khusro II, ex-Malter
Estimate $300 - $450
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