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SASANID EMPIRE, Khusro II. Drachma. (Ar. 3.75g/30mm). Year 37 PYE/626-7 AD WYHC (Location uncertain, possibly Fars or Central Iraq). (Göbl-IIIb/3: Mochiri ENIS II 694). Obv: Crowned and draped bust of Khusro II facing right, surrounding palavhi legend: right ABZUD (Growth) and left GDH (Splendour) all within a double circular beadwork. Outside, at 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock, crescent and star. Rev: Fire altar flanked by two priests, right mint mark: WYHC, left year of issue: 37 (Post Yazgard Era) within 3 borders, outside, at 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock, crescent and star. Good Very Fine. Light oxidation on the reverse. An attractive specimen.
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Lot 183