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Sasanians, contemporary copy of Khusru II (AD 591-628), AR drachm, year 35, AW mint (probably Ohrmazd-Ardaxsir (Ahwaz), Khuzistan), with APD in obv. margin, 2.46g. Struck from the same dies as another specimen in Mrs Phillips' collection.: CM.188-1997

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Sasanians, contemporary copy of Khusru II (AD 591-628), AR drachm, year 35, AW mint (probably Ohrmazd-Ardaxsir (Ahwaz), Khuzistan), with APD in obv. margin, 2.46g. Struck from the same dies as another specimen in Mrs Phillips' collection.

Maker(s)

Mint: Ohrmazd-Ardaxsir (Ahwaz)?
Ruler: Cosroes II (590-628)

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Sasanians, contemporary copy of Khusru II (591-628), AR drachm, year 35, AW mint (probably Ohrmazd-Ardaxsir (Ahwaz), Khuzistan), with APD in obv. margin, 2.46g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-03-03) by Dr and Mrs Marcus Philips

Dating

590 - Possibly 628

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 2.46 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.188-1997
Primary reference Number: 269978
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Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 5 October 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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