SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 31 mm, 3.53 g, 3 h), NAL (Narmashir in Kirman?), RY 26 = AD 616. 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 outer margin, two countermarks of the mythical creature Senmurv and two Hunnic countermarks with legends in Bactrian/Sogdian. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, partly illegible date; to right, NAL (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT -. Very rare with four countermarks. Brushed and porous, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 55 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |