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Sasanian Coins
Some coins from the ancient Sasanian Empire
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The Sasanian Empire, officially known as the Empire of Iranians, was the last kingdom of the Persian Empire
before the rise of Islam. It was named after the House of Sasan and lasted from AD 224 to AD 651.
1. Sasanian Yazdegerd II (AD 438-457) Silver Drachm
Silver, 29 mm, 3.45 gm, Catalog: None
Struck: AD 438-457, no date
Mint: Pahlavi word NWKY ("Good")
Yazdegerd is also known as Yazdgard, Yazdgerd
Obverse:
Crowned head facing right, Zoroastrian astrological symbols
Reverse:
Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants
Struck: AD 438-457, no date
Mint: Pahlavi word NWKY ("Good")
Yazdegerd is also known as Yazdgard, Yazdgerd
Crowned head facing right, Zoroastrian astrological symbols
Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants
2. Sasanian Khosrow II (AD 590-628) Silver Drachm Year 27
Silver, 30 mm, 4.15 gm, Catalog: None
Struck: AD 616/167, Year 27
Obverse:
Crowned head facing right, Zoroastrian astrological symbols
Reverse:
Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants
Struck: AD 616/167, Year 27
Crowned head facing right, Zoroastrian astrological symbols
Holy fire-altar flanked by two attendants
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