Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 32 mm, 4.14 g, 3 h), SK (Sistan), RY 36 = AD 625. 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, SK (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 3299. A well struck and very attractive example. Some deposits, otherwise, good extremely fine.


Ex Leu Web Auction 16, 22-24 May 2021, 1737.