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SASANIAN EMPIRE, Khusro I. Drachma. (Ar. 3.02g/27mm). Year 13 of reign/543 AD KA References: (¿Karzi?). (Göbl-SN II/2).
Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of Khusro I to the right, with legend in Pahlavi around: to the right, ABZUD (Growth) and to the left, GDH (Splendor), all within a circular border. On the outside, at 3h, 6h and 9h, crescent moon.
Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two priests, to the right the mint mark: KA, and to the left the year of minting: 13, all within a circular border.
Condition: MBC+. Remnants of original gloss.