Details
LOT 3036
Sasanian Kingdom, Husrav (Khosrau) I AR Drachm. AD 531-579.
KR (Kirman) mint. Dated RY 30 (AD 561). Draped bust to right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent, stars and legends flanking, ribbons on shoulders; all within single border with crescents in margin / Fire altar with ribbons flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left, mint to right; all within single border. Good Very Fine. Very rare mint.(4.05gr, 30mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Ex property of a South West London gentleman.
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