Lot 196: SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II. AR Drachm. MINT: NYH (NIHAVAND), Year 13.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 353)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II. AD. 590-628. AR Drachm (4.12 gm; 30 mm). MINT: NYH (NIHAVAND), Year 13. Very unusual calligraphy for the mint signature- Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings, and star-increscent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; stars flanking crown; double border, star-in-crescents / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; triple border, star-increscents in margin. Göbl type II/2; Mochiri 486; Paruck 447; Saeedi -; Sunrise 985var. Choice EF. Toned.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 196
Listing #: 215100
Closed: Monday, October 5, 2020 5:05:00 PM CT
Estimate: $40

Sold Winning Bid: $34
3 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 196
Listing #: 215100
Closed: Monday, October 5, 2020 5:05:00 PM CT
Estimate: $40