Lot 2023

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 5, Balkh mint year 22, Istakhr mint year 37, Nahr Tire mint, year 31, Marv mint year 7 and 9, Nishapur mint year 10?, Shush mint year 8?, (Sellwood 61-2, 65-6, Gobl 208-215, cf.M.1111-1213). One clipped, otherwise mostly very fine or better, some mints are scarce, all described in packets. (8)