Lot 2018

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, Aparshahr mint year 11, Balkh mint year 29, Jay mint year 6, Nahr Tire mint year 3, Nihavand mint year 6?, Nishapur mint year 4, Ram Auhrmazd mint year 3, Shush mint year 11, (Sellwood 61-2, 65-6, Gobl 208-215, cf. M.1111-1213). Very fine - extremely fine, some mints are scarce. (8)