SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 3.74 g, 3 h), ŠY (Shiraz), RY 29 = 619. 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, two countermarks of the mythical creature Senmurv and a third Hunnic countermark with legend in Bactrian. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, partly illegible date; to right, ŠY (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 3352. Very rare with three countermarks. Minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 50 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |