SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusro II, 591-628, LOT of 5 silver drachms of his rare first series, plus 3 later examples; first crown, without wings (Göbl-208), AY (mint in the Susa region, 3 pcs), and WH (Junday Sabur, 2 pcs), all dated year 1, average VF or better, but all have been through preservation that has resulted in about 5% to 10% weight loss; second crown (Göbl-212), AHM 25, PL 28, and ST 28, average VF-EF; retail value $500, lot of 8 pieces.