Lot 2017

Description

Sassanian King, Khusru II, (A.D. 591-628, 2nd reign), silver drachms, obv. bust to right with winged crown, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar, within three circular margins, Ahwaz mint year 21, Jay mint years 3 and 21, Nishapur mint year 9, Ray mint year 27, Yeh Artashir mint year 11, Shush mint year 12?, (Sellwood 61-2, 65-6, Gobl 208-215, cf. M.1111-1213). Very fine - extremely fine, some mints are scarce. (7)