Sasanians, AR drachm, Khusru I, mint MA

Sasanians. Khusru I (531-579AD)

Khusro I Anoshirvan was the son of Kavad I. Year 1 of his reign = 531AD, year 5 = 535AD, and year 48 = 578AD. Khusro I, in league with Western Turks defeated some Hephthalite tribes in or about 557AD

AR drachm (3.61 g, 29 – 31.5 mm)

MA mint (in May/Masabadan in Media)

3rd regnal year (533AD)

OBVERSE: Draped bust of Khusru facing right

REVERSE: Fire altar of Ahuramazda flanked by two attendants each of whom holds a spear, heads turned towards each other

XF. Early issue. RARE

Reference: Z-204655 (this coin)

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