Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 33 mm, 3.86 g, 3 h), AHM (Hamadān) mint, RY 31 = 622 AD. Crowned bust of Khosrau II to right, ribbons over shoulders; stars flanking crown. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl II/3. SC Tehran 1557-63. Beautifully toned. Very light doubling, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the old stock of a Swiss Numismatist, acquired before 2005.