Sasanian Empire Silver Dirham of Khusrau II (about 1,435-1,400 years ago)

$83.60

Khusrau II Sasanian Silver Dirham (AD 591-628) — Last Great Persian King

NGC certified silver dirham of Khusrau II Parviz — Sasanian Empire's final glory before Islam conquers Persia.

Zoroastrian Swan Crown Design

• Obverse: Winged crown bust — Khusrau II unique regalia + Pahlavi titles

• Reverse: Fire altar w/ attendants — mint + regnal year inscriptions

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Dirham (Sasanian standard)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Ruler: Khusrau II (Parviz the Victorious)

• Period: AD 591-628 (superpower peak)

• Mints: Empire-wide Persian cities

Byzantine-Persian Armageddon Essential

• Conquered Egypt + Syria from Heraclius

• Greatest territorial extent in history

• Heraclius counterattack → palace coup

• Successor crisis enables Arab conquest 633-651

Collector Masterpiece

Persia's swan song in silver. Khusrau II's fire altar burns just before Islamic dawn.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For details on NGC's grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.

Khusrau II Sasanian Silver Dirham (AD 591-628) — Last Great Persian King

NGC certified silver dirham of Khusrau II Parviz — Sasanian Empire's final glory before Islam conquers Persia.

Zoroastrian Swan Crown Design

• Obverse: Winged crown bust — Khusrau II unique regalia + Pahlavi titles

• Reverse: Fire altar w/ attendants — mint + regnal year inscriptions

Technical Specifications

• Material: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Dirham (Sasanian standard)

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Ruler: Khusrau II (Parviz the Victorious)

• Period: AD 591-628 (superpower peak)

• Mints: Empire-wide Persian cities

Byzantine-Persian Armageddon Essential

• Conquered Egypt + Syria from Heraclius

• Greatest territorial extent in history

• Heraclius counterattack → palace coup

• Successor crisis enables Arab conquest 633-651

Collector Masterpiece

Persia's swan song in silver. Khusrau II's fire altar burns just before Islamic dawn.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For details on NGC's grading standards and definitions, please refer to our NGC Grading page.