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Name: Yazdgird II Brief biography: Sasanian Shahanshah 438-457. Nationality: Sasanian Occupation: Emperor Period of rule: 438-457 Date of death: 457 |
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Yazdgird was the son and successor of Varhran V. He maintained hostile relations with Theodosius II's Eastern Roman Empire, and was possibly the last Shahanshah to pursue a policy of enforced state Zoroastianism. He was succeeded at his death in 457 by his son Hormazd III. |
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| Drachm Yazdgird II; Uncertain mint BIRBI-S0183 | |
| Drachm Yazdgird II; Ctesiphon BIRBI-S0181 | |
| Drachm Yazdgird II; Uncertain mint BIRBI-S0187 | |
| Drachm Yazdgird II; Uncertain mint BIRBI-S0184 | |
| Drachm Yazdgird II; Veh Artashir BIRBI-S0186 | |
| Drachm Yazdgird II; Uncertain mint BIRBI-S0189 | |
| Drachm Yazdgird II; Uncertain mint BIRBI-S0188 | |
| Drachm Yazdgird II; Uncertain mint BIRBI-S0185 | |
| Drachm Yazdgird II; Ctesiphon BIRBI-S0182 | |
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