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ID:     753207
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Ancient East
Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Khusro II
Date Ruled:     591-628 AD
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Date Struck:     AD 591-628
Diameter:     31 mm
Weight:     4.16 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Description:     Monogram and "Khosrau, may he increase" in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right; "Praise" in Pahlavi in outer margin
Reverse Description:     Fire altar with attendants, star and crescent flanking flames; date in outer left field; mint in outer right field
Mint Mark:     DA
Date On Coin:     26
Primary Reference:     Göbl II/3
Reference2:     cf. Paruck 464
Reference3:     Alram 917
Reference4:     cf. MACW 1129
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=61466
Grade:     Superb EF.