LOT 3044
Sasanian Kingdom, Husrav (Khosrau) II AR Drachm. AD 591-628.
AM (Āmul) mint. Dated RY 35 (AD 626). Draped bust to right, wearing mural crown with two wings and star-in-crescent; stars and legends flanking, ribbons on shoulders, crescent to right; all within double border with star-in-crescents in margin / Fire altar with ribbons flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; date to left, mint to right; all within triple border, with star-in-crescents in margin. Good Very Fine.(4.01gr, 31mm, 3h.).
ProvenanceEx property of a South West London gentleman.
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