Source:Museum Collection

Silver Drachm

Khosrow I

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Obverse

Bust right with wings and crescents. Pahlavi inscription.

Reverse

Fire altar with two attendants. Star and crescent flanking.

Mint

Ctesiphon (CT)

Date

Regnal Year 35 (c. 566 CE)

Diameter

30mm

Weight

4.09g

Composition

Silver (AR)

Reference

Göbl Type III/2

Complete Specifications

KingKhosrow I
DenominationSilver Drachm
SourceMuseum Collection
ObverseBust right with wings and crescents. Pahlavi inscription.
ReverseFire altar with two attendants. Star and crescent flanking.
MintCtesiphon (CT)
DateRegnal Year 35 (c. 566 CE)
Diameter30mm
Weight4.09g
CompositionSilver (AR)
ReferenceGöbl Type III/2