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LOT 2896
Sasanian Kingdom, Husrav (Khosrau) II AR Drachm. AD 591-628.
LAM (Rām-Ohrmazd) mint. Dated RY 33(?) (AD 624). Draped bust to right, wearing mural crown with two wings and star set on crescent; star-in-crescent before; 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. Cf. SC Tehran 2741-2. Very Fine.(4.05gr, 31mm, 3h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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