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Byzantine, Sasanian, temp. Khusro II, Persian occupation of Alexandria, Egypt, AE 12 Nummi
Byzantine, Sasanian, temp. Khusro II, Persian occupation of Alexandria, Egypt, AE 12 Nummi
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Byzantine, Sasanian, temp. Khusro II, AE 12 Nummi, Persian occupation issue of Alexandria, Egypt. 618-628 AD. Bust facing, star and crescent in field/large IB, divided by cross on globe. 18 mm, 6.25g.
Alexandria was occupied by Sasanian forces for nearly ten years during the great war of 602-628 between the two powers. The Sasanian occupiers took over the mint and issued
Good Fine, green and red deposit, roughness. Scarce and interesting type.
MIB 202; Sear 855 (as Byzantine).
From an old English collection formed from the late 19th century.
