Description

SASANIAN EMPIRE Khosrau II (Xusro) . 590-591 AD. AR Drachm, MR mint, Year 7?
 

Obverse: Draped bust of Khosrau II to right, wearing elaborate mural crown; before head, HWSRWD (‘Khosrau’ 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 209

Weight and Diameter: 3.23g / 27mm