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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancientnoob, post: 2105987, member: 44140&quot;]The son of Kavad II, Ardashir III was elevated to throne in AD 628 at the age of 7. During this time the Persian Empire was being invaded by Islam, upon the death of Khusro II. The empire was administrated by Gushnasp who hoped to keep the age of the Shah a secret from those who saught the throne.</p><p><br /></p><p>During the reign of Khusro II, the general Shahrbaraz whom had governed Byzantine Egypt from Alexandria, returned to Persia with his eye on the prize. In AD 629 Shahrbaraz marched on the capitol with 6000 soldiers. He proceeded to capture and execute both Gushnasp and the then 8 year old Ardashir III.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ardashir III is considered a rare emperor having only ruled a little over a year.</p><p><br /></p><p>Persia</p><p>Ardashir III (r. AD 628-629)</p><p>AR Drachm 36 mm x 3.85 grams</p><p>Obverse: Crowned beardless bust of Ardashir III right.</p><p>Reverse: Zoroastrian Fire Altar flanked by two attendents. Dated yr. 2 AY mint.</p><p>ref# Gobl II/1 Downturn year 2 Delta.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]397067[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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