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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancientnoob, post: 1981064, member: 44140&quot;]@ Doug</p><p>I think I have seen coins for sale where the outside border has been clipped down to meet a new Arab standard. If that is true then I think we would see more coins clipped down to a new weight. I think the reason for the damage is some person or persons might have been steeling from the mint. I would like to hear what your theory is. Do you think it is the result of manufacturing process?</p><p><br /></p><p>@ askea </p><p>Well it depends what you want to do with a collection. If you want one of each emperor than grab the best one at the best price of the guy you want first. I wanted to complete a set of Noteworthy kings, I found the coins of Khusro II especially appealing. The wide thin coins made of fine silver with a unique looking portrait was inspiring. I love great hats.</p><p><br /></p><p>Persia, The Sassanid Kingdom</p><p>Khusro II The Great King Shah of Persia (590-628 AD)</p><p>Minted during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad.</p><p>AR 31.5mmDrachm (4.13g)</p><p>Obverse: Portrait of the King Khusro II wearing great hat. 3 moons and stars in concentric rings. </p><p>Reverse: Zoroastrian Fire temple altar with 2 attendants. Concentrics rings, 4 moons and stars. [ATTACH=full]353331[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>@ all</p><p>Thanks for comments.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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