Watch List notes:

Arab-Sasanian coinage, Khusro type, in the name of 'Atiya b. Aswad governor, (AH 70-77, AD 689-696), silver drachm, (32mm), (4.07 g), KRMAN (Kirman), mint, dated AH 72 (691-582 AD), obv. crowned Sasanian-style bust right; bism Allah in margin, rev. fire altar flanked by attendants, star and crescent flanking flames, (Album 28 [R], SACA 1, -, Walker 216, Wilkes ICC 29). Lightly toned, good very fine and rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from CNG Mail Bid Sale 176, 14 November 2007 (lot 283). A short lived ruler, date and mint in Pahlevi script.