SASANIAN EMPIRE. Khusru II 2nd reign AD 591-628.AR.Drachm.Regnal Year 37.Mint AW (probably Ohrmazd-Ardaxir ( Ahwaz), Khuzistan ). ( 4.00g, 32.9mm, 3h )
Pahlavi script, Bearded bust right of Khusru II wearing winged crowned with star and crescent between wings, star either side of crown and crescent before chin all within double bearded order, star within crescent together with Pahlavi letters around outer circle.
Reverse.Pahlavi script date to left and mint to right; Fire altar with an attendant either side leaning on long staff, each with a crescent above head all within triple bearded border, star within crescent around outer circle.
Ref:Sellwood bust type II.62.
Extremely fine, some deposit in fields.