Source:Private Collection

Silver Drachm

Khosrow I

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Obverse

Bust of Khosrow I right, wearing elaborate winged crown with crescent and star.

Reverse

Fire altar flanked by attendants. Date and mint in margins.

Mint

Veh-Ardashir

Date

Regnal Year 11 (c. 542 CE)

Diameter

31mm

Weight

4.13g

Composition

Silver (AR)

Reference

Göbl Type II/2; SNS Type II

Notes

The wing and star crown of Khosrow I became iconic of the greatest Sasanian king.

Complete Specifications

KingKhosrow I
DenominationSilver Drachm
SourcePrivate Collection
ObverseBust of Khosrow I right, wearing elaborate winged crown with crescent and star.
ReverseFire altar flanked by attendants. Date and mint in margins.
MintVeh-Ardashir
DateRegnal Year 11 (c. 542 CE)
Diameter31mm
Weight4.13g
CompositionSilver (AR)
ReferenceGöbl Type II/2; SNS Type II