Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 28 mm, 3.29 g, 9 h), NY (Nemavand), RY 35 = AD 624. 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 left, countermark of 'YZDN' ('Yazdan' 'God' 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, NY (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 3162. Light deposits and with minor marks, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, privately acquired from Ancient Coins Canada and ex Album 14, 21 September 2012, 28.