Watch List notes:

Sasanian Kingdom. Khusru II. Silver Drachm (4.05 g), AD 590-628 EF. Apparently, only 2 known examples. LD (Rayz), RY 33 (AD 624). Bust of Khusru II right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings, and star-in-crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; stars flanking crown; double border, star-in-crescents, inscription, and 11-point star in margin. Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; triple border, star-in-crescents in margin. Göbl type II/3; Mochiri -; Paruck -; Saeedi -; cf. Xinjiang WQ-I-2-307-311 (no star in margin on obv.); Sunrise 983 (this coin). Extremely Rare. Lightly toned Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500-UP

Ex William B. Warden, Jr. Collection.