Description

SASANIAN EMPIRE Khosrau II (Xusro) . 590-591 AD. AR Drachm, AW (Ohrmazd-Ardaxšīr) mint, Year 25
 

Obverse: Draped bust of Khosrau II to right, wearing elaborate mural crown; behind head, AFZUT GDH (‘may his kingship increase’ in Pahlawi); before head, HWSRWD (‘Khosrau’ in Pahlawi); in outer margin, APD / NWKW (‘excellent’ and ‘good’ in Pahlawi).
 

Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; all within triple border with star-in-crescents in margin.
 

References: Göbl 211

Weight and Diameter: 3.17g / 28mm