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ID:     192793
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Khusro II
Date Ruled:     590-628 AD
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Date Struck:     AD 590-628
Diameter:     32 mm
Weight:     4.16 g
Obverse Description:     "Khosrau, may (he) strengthen (or prosper)" in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbon over right shoulder, crescent and ribbon over left; stars flanking crown, monogram to left
Reverse Description:     Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year to left, mint signature to right
Mint:     ML
Primary Reference:     Göbl II/3
Reference2:     Alram 917
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=50068
Grade:     Superb EF.