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Sasanian Kingdom, Husrav (Khosrau) II AR Drachm. Dated RY 13 (AD 604). AY (Ērān-xvarrah-Šābuhr [Susa]) mint.
Draped bust to right, wearing mural crown with two wings, frontal crescent and star-in-crescent; stars and legends flanking, ribbon on shoulders, crescent before; all within double border with star-in-crescents in margin, 'pd in Pahlavi in outer 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 II/3; SC Tehran 2000. 3.93gr, 29mm, 10h.
Very Fine.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
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