Minting authority
Sasanian
Ruler
Chosro II.
(591-628)
Denomination
Drachm
(Silver)
Mint
Eran-Khwarrah-Shapur (Khuzistan, West Iran)
Obverse
Bust with winged crenellated crown; Pehlevi inscription " Chosro, he has increased the royal glory"; with two countermarks, one with a tamga of the Turk Shahis of Kabul and Zabul (display case 15)
Reverse
Fire altar with two attendants, Pehlevi inscription "( year) 34" (= 624/25 CE) – "AY" (= Eran-Khwarrah-Shapur)
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