An interesting countermark
Lot 1732
SASANIAN KINGS. Khosrau II, 591-628. Drachm (Silver, 30 mm, 4.07 g, 3 h), WYH (probably Weh-Ardashir in Asuristan), RY 17 = AD 607. Draped bust of Khosrau II to right, wearing elaborate mural crown; behind head, AFZUT GDH ('may his kingship increase' in Pahlawi); before head, HWSRWD ('Khosrau' in Pahlawi); in outer margin, countermark of the mythical creature Senmurv (Göbl type 3). Rev. Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in upper left field, six-pointed star; in upper right field, crescent; to left, date; to right, WYH (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SSCT 3586. A lightly toned example with an interesting countermark. Good very fine.

This countermark with a Senmurv (Simurgh) - a mythical bird in Persian mythology with the body of a peacock, the head of a dog, and the claws of a lion - appears on drachms from mints in Khorasan in circa AH 40-60. It was usually applied to Arab-Sasanian drachms, whereas countermarked Sasanian coins are much rarer
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Closing time: 23-May-21, 00:25:30 CEST
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