Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 3.69 g, 3 h), ART (Ardashir-Khurra), RY 37 = AD 627. 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); in upper field to right, countermark; in outer margin, APD / NWKW ('excellent' and 'good' 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, ART (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 1750. Beautifully toned. Some marks, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the Dr. David Majer Collection of Islamic coins, formed over the past two decades.