II. Hussrau, or Parvíz Khoszroés in Greek ("the victorious one"), was one of the most important rulers of the Sassanid Empire. During his reign (591-628), the empire rose to the top of its power, but in the end he also laid the foundation for its downfall. Huszrau's father, Hormizd IV. he was a relatively peaceful ruler, but the heir to the throne, Khusrau, was dissatisfied with his father's policies. During a conspiracy, Hormizd IV was deprived of his power and murdered, so Hussrau could come to the throne. At the beginning of Hussrau's reign, the Sassanid Empire experienced a relatively peaceful period. However, the new king soon began a great war of expansion against the Byzantine Empire. The main cause of the conflict was the long-standing antagonism between the two great powers and the struggle for dominance. Husrau's armies won a series of victories. They occupied Roman provinces, including Syria, Palestine, and Egypt. In 614, the Persians entered Jerusalem and took the relic of the Holy Cross to Persia. This event deeply shook the Christian world. But the Persian successes soon came to an end. The long war had exhausted the empire and the discontent of the people was growing. The Byzantine Emperor, II. Thanks to the skillful leadership of Heraclius, they inflicted a series of defeats on the Persians. In 628, Heraclius's army penetrated deep into Persian territory and came close to Ctesiphon, the capital. Due to the defeat and internal conflicts, Hussrau's throne was occupied by his son, Siroes, who ordered his father's murder. The great king was strangled by his servants.

II. During Husrau's reign, the coinage of the Sassanid Empire underwent significant changes. In the early period (590-602), the main coin was the drachma, which weighed 4.2 grams and contained 90-95% silver. In addition to the drachma, they also minted copper dirhams, which weighed 3.9 grams. In 602, at the outbreak of the Byzantine-Persian war II. Husrau introduced the kavad drachma, which weighed 4.0 grams and contained 80-85% silver. Mintage of the kavad drachma until 628, II. It continued until Husrau's death. In addition to the kavad drachma II. Other types of coins were minted during Husrau's reign, including :dinar: gold coin weighing 4.4 grams, fals: copper coin weighing 1.2 grams, nusf-dirham: half dirham weighing 1.95 grams. On the coins II. Husrau's name and address were listed.II. Husrau's coinage played an important role in the economy of the Sassanid Empire. Coins were also used for commercial purposes and to pay taxes. The kavad drachma became the most widespread coin of the empire, and centuries later II. He was beaten even after Husrau's death.