Sasanian Empire, Khusru II (591-628), gold Dinar, 4.16g., facing bust of Khusru, wearing crown with crescent, legend around Khusrui afzutu (may Khusru prosper), rev. standing figure of Khusru, holding sword downwards in front, legend Khusrud Shahsih, year 36 of Khusru, Gehan apebim Kartar (he who makes the world fearless) (cf. Paruk 460 = year 33 and pl.XXIV, 45 = year 34; Gobl pl.14, 220, 221), extremely fine, and the date hitherto unpublished, exceptionally rare

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Sasanian Empire, Khusru II (591-628), gold Dinar, 4.16g., facing bust of Khusru, wearing crown with crescent, legend around Khusrui afzutu (may Khusru prosper), rev. standing figure of Khusru, holding sword downwards in front, legend Khusrud Shahsih, year 36 of Khusru, Gehan apebim Kartar (he who makes the world fearless) (cf. Paruk 460 = year 33 and pl.XXIV, 45 = year 34; Gobl pl.14, 220, 221), extremely fine, and the date hitherto unpublished, exceptionally rare

Lot Essay

Dinars of this rare type are recorded for earlier years, but year 36 would appear to be the latest year of issue. This example is exceptional in that it is struck on a full round flan, and virtually in mint state.

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