LOT 3039
Sasanian Kingdom, Husrav (Khosrau) II AR Drachm. AD 591-628.
ŠY (Shiraz) mint. Dated RY 30? (AD 621). Draped bust to right, wearing mural crown with two wings and star-in-crescent; stars and legends flanking, ribbons on shoulders; 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. Very Fine. Flan crack to 2h.(4.06gr, 32mm, 10h.).
ProvenanceEx property of a South West London gentleman.
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Very Fine.
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Nabataea, Aretas IV AE 13mm. Circa 9 BC-AD 40.
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Very Fine.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
