Sale: CNG 60, Lot: 1061. Estimate $200.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 May 2002.  Sold For $230. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ARAB-SASANIAN. Bukhara. Anonymous issues imitating Varhran V. Before 775 AD. AR Drachm (2.77 gm). Crowned and cuirassed Sasanian style bust right, with Sogdian legend / Fire altar with attandents. Walker Arab-Sassanian, pg. 162, b1. Good VF. ($200)

One of the earlier transitional Bukharan imitations of Sasanian coinage, prior to the adoption of smaller dumpy fabric, and later cast issues.