Description: Persian occupation of Alexandria (618-628 AD). Crowned facing Persian style bust with cross on crown, star left, crescent right / Large IB with cross potent on globe, ΑΛΕΞ in ex.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 6,42 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: Sear 855; MIB 202b; DOC 191

Commentary: rare; brown patina, some roughness, reverse slightly off-center

History: The Sassanid conquest of egypt in 618 AD was the first time for three centuries that this rich province experienced hostile military operations.

Article Number: 054-07-01-41652