Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 32 mm, 4.07 g, 4 h), ST (Stakhr), RY 6 = AD 596. Draped bust of Khosrau II to right, wearing elaborate mural crown; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, HWSRWD ('Khosrau' in Pahlawi). Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left; date; to right, ST (mintname in Pahlawi). SSCT 3231. Nicely toned. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, extremely fine.


Ex Leu Web Auction 16, 22-24 May 2021, 1729.