SASANIAN KINGDOM. Hormizd (Ohrmazd) II (AD 303-309). AV dinar (22mm, 7.20 gm, 3h). NGC XF 4/5 - 2/5, scuffs. Mint A ("Ctesiphon"). Bust of Hormizd II right, wearing eagle crown with korymbos and button earring; diadem ties flying upward behind / Fire altar decorated with ribbons, bust left in flames; flanked by two attendants standing facing, turned inwards, sword upward in both hands, left attendant wearing eagle crown with korymbos, right attendant wearing mural crown with korymbos. Sunrise 813. SNS type Ia/3d. Göbl type I/1a. Perfectly centered on a richly toned flan. From the Dynasty Collection, #303. Hormizd II's short but eventful reign was marked by his efforts to stabilize the Sasanian Empire after the turmoil caused by the rule of his father, Narseh. He attempted to strengthen the Zoroastrian faith and promote the Persian culture, but his reign was marred by conflicts with the Roman Empire. In AD 309, Hormizd II faced a rebellion led by his brother Bahram III, which ultimately led to his downfall. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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