401, Lot: 255. Estimate $100. Sold for $160. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Husrav (Khosrau) II. AD 591-628. AR Drachm (26mm, 4.21 g, 3h). AW (Ohrmazd-Ardaxšīr) mint. Dated RY 1 (AD 591). Bust right, wearing mural crown,
korymbos set on crescent / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SC Tehran 1814 var. (RY date); Sunrise –. VF, areas of light toning. Rare first year issue for this mint.