Lot 4265

Sale 115 · Important Australian, Ancient British & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Sasanian, Khusru I, (531-579), silver drachm, (4.11 g), Aylan (Susa?) mint, obv. "Khosrau" to right, "prosperity" to left in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, crescent and ribbon over each shoulder, rev. fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year to left, mint signature to right, (Gobl II/2, Sellwood 55, Karlsson D77). Struck on a broad flan, toned, very fine.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Passed in

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