Obverse: Draped bust of Khosrau I to right, wearing mural crown with fronted crescent, korymbos set on crescent; behind head, AFZUT ('may he increase' in Pahlavi) before head, HWSRWD ('Khosrau' in Pahlavi)
Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two attendants. Date (in Pahlavi alphabet) on right field, mint (WYHC) in right field.
Excellent drachma, in EF/EF- condition, conserving complete details on both sides. Good quality silver.
Dated Year 17 = AD 607. Mint WYHC = uncertain mint in Fars or Central Iraq. 4,1 g - 31 mm
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