SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 33 mm, 4.31 g, 9 h), AY (Eran-Khwarrah-Shapur), RY 37 = AD 626/7. Draped bust of Khosrau II to right, wearing elaborate mural crown; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, HWSRWD ('Khosrau' in Pahlawi); in outer margin, APD / NWKW ('excellent' and 'good' in Pahlawi). Rev. Fire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, date; to right, AY (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 2063. Extremely fine.
Price realized | 50 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |