Sasanian Empire Khusrau II first reign 590-1 AR drachm year 1:
Obv: Khusro II, bust facing, head right, 1st crown, inside double dotted-border, crescent with star at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. There is Pahlavi script to the left and right of the king's portrait within the borders.
Rev: Two attendants (or guards) flanking a flaming altar, inside triple dotted-border, crescents only at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock.
Year 1 = AD 590/1. Mint: BYS, Bishapur, Fars/Bishapur District.
Weight: 4.15 grams. Maximum dia: 28mm.

Sold Dec 2011