Description

PARTHIA.

Sassanian kings, Khusro II, (2nd reign) 591-628.

AR Drachm circa 591-628, "the victorious king".

Hammered coin.

Obverse: Crowned bust right, wearingmural crown with frontal crescent, two wings and star in crescent.

Reverse: Zoroastrian fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames, date to left, mint to right.

Reference: Göbl, type 11/3.

Silver, 3.88g; 31mm.

Grade: VF.