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Minting Khosrow's Coins at Rey

Minting Khosrow's Coins at Rey

From E5.25, Bahram’s Plan of the Coinage. It illustrates E5.25.18–25:

  • E5.25.18
    On Khordad day, within the month of Dey,He left Balkh, deep in thought, and rode to Rey.
  • E5.25.19
    He weighed the gains and losses in his mind,Then bade them build a mint as he designed.
  • E5.25.20
    They struck fresh dinars with inscription clear,And made Prince Khosrow’s royal name appear:
  • E5.25.21
    The portrait of the youth upon the face,Proclaiming him the ruler of the race!
  • E5.25.22
    He chose a merchant of discerning wit,Eloquent, shrewd, and for his purpose fit;
  • E5.25.23
    He gave him laden bags to bear awayTo Tisfoon’s marts without the least delay:
  • E5.25.24
    “Spend all this gold on Roman silk,” he said,“And fine brocades with glittering figures spread;
  • E5.25.25
    Disperse the coins until they reach the throne,And let the Shah believe his realm outgrown!”

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