Details
LOT 2893
Sasanian Kingdom, Husrav (Khosrau) II AR Drachm. AD 591-628.
NY (Nehavand?) mint. Dated RY 30 (AD 620/1). Draped bust to right, wearing mural crown with two wings, frontal crescent and star-in-crescent; stars and legends flanking, ribbon 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. Göbl type II/3. Very Fine.(4.04gr, 31mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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