SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau I, 531-579. Drachm (Silver, 30 mm, 4.15 g, 3 h), DL (unlocated mint), RY 24 = AD 555. Draped bust of Khosrau I to right, wearing mural crown with fronted crescent, korymbos set on crescent; behind head, AFZUT ('may he increase' in Pahlawi) before head, HWSRWD ('Khosrau' in Pahlawi); in upper left margin, countermark of crowned head to right; before head, legend in Pahlawi. Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, date; to right, DL (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT -. An attractive example with an exceptional countermark. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, extremely fine.