Offered here is an authentic Silver Drachm of Khusru II (Khosrow II), struck during the height of the Sassanian Empire (590–628 AD). Graded XF (Extremely Fine), this example displays strong portrait detail, clear legends, and an attractive strike—well above the average preservation seen for this series.

Coin Details:

• Ruler: Khusru II (Khosrow II “Parviz”)

• Date: 590–628 AD

• Empire: Sassanian Persia

• Denomination: AR Drachm (Silver)

• Condition: XF (Extremely Fine)

• Obverse: Crowned bust of Khusru II with elaborate winged royal headdress and flowing ribbons

• Reverse: Zoroastrian fire altar flanked by two attendants with surrounding Pahlavi inscriptions

Historical Significance:
Khusru II ruled during the final golden age of the Sassanian Empire, when Persian power stretched from Egypt to Central Asia and rivaled the Byzantine Empire at its peak. His coinage reflects imperial authority and religious devotion, with the sacred fire altar symbolizing the central role of Zoroastrianism in Persian state identity.

Silver drachms of Khusru II circulated widely across the ancient Near East and Silk Road trade networks. Well-preserved XF examples like this are increasingly desirable among collectors of ancient, Persian, and late antique coinage.