Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 33 mm, 3.80 g, 3 h), LYW (Rew-Ardashir), RY 24 = AD 614. 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 with ribbons flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, date; to right, LYW (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT -. Very fine.


Ex Leu Web Auction 16, 22-24 May 2021, 1733.