SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 35 mm, 4.16 g, 5 h), NY (Nemavand), RY 33 = AD 622/3. 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). Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, date; to right, NY (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 3152. Nicely toned. About extremely fine.
Price realized | 30 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |