Sasanian Empire Dinar - Khusru II, 591 – 628
type III/4
Information
Country
Sasanian Empire
Sasanian Empire
Currency
Dinar
(224 – 651)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
Dinar
Year
591 – 628
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
9 o'clock ↑←
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.58
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dinar from Sasanian Empire. Issued from 591 to 628. Struck in Gold. Measures 23 mm and weighs 4.58 g.
- Obverse
- Decorated facing bust of king right, wearing earrings and winged crown surmonted by crescent. Crescent above.
- Reverse
- Facing bust of Anahit with fiery nimbus.
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (591-628) | — | Göbl# III/4 | ||
| ND (591-628) | — | SNS# 664 (Type III/4 4.56 g.) Uncertain Mint |
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