★ A very rare follis of Khosrau II ★
SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Follis (Bronze, 25 mm, 9.34 g, 5 h), imitating a Byzantine follis of Justin and Sophia from Nicomedia from RY 5 = 569/570. Uncertain mint, circa 610-629. Justin II, holding globus cruciger in his right hand, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter in her right hand, seated facing on double throne; around, illegible legend. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and Ч; above, cross; below, B; in exergue, NIKO. H. Pottier, Class V, pl. VII, 68.1a. Very rare. Very fine.
Price realized | 210 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |