Sasanian Empire Khusru II (590–628 AD) Regnal Year 27 (616–617 AD) AR 30.5 mm 4.06 gm Drachm ART Mint (Ardashir-Khurrah Mint) AU (About Uncirculated)

Sasanian Empire Khusru II (590–628 AD) Regnal Year 27 (616–617 AD) AR 30.5 mm 4.06 gm Drachm ART Mint (Ardashir-Khurrah Mint) AU (About Uncirculated)

Obv: Crowned bust of King Khusru II facing right. Crown features: Two large stylized wings. Star-in-crescent ornament above the crown. Pahlavi inscriptions flank the portrait. Right inscription gives the king's name (Husraw/Khusru). Left inscription translates: "May his royal glory increase."

Rev: Zoroastrian fire altar. Two standing attendants holding swords flank the altar. Pahlavi characters at left indicate: Regnal Year 27 (RY 27) Pahlavi characters at right indicate: Mint: ART (Ardashir-Khurrah) Triple beaded circular border. Outer star-and-crescent motifs symbolizing celestial protection.

Ref: SNS Type IIb/3, Alram 917