Sale: Triton VII, Lot: 668. Estimate $400.  Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2004.  Sold For $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Kavadh II. 628 AD. AR Drachm (4.15 gm). ART (Ardashir-Kurrah) mint. Dated year 2 (628 AD). "The Victor(ious) Kavadh" in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbon over right shoulder; crescent and ribbon over left, stars flanking crown / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year to left, mint signature to right. Göbl I/1; Paruck 465; Alram 923; MACW 1224; De Morgan pg. 728, 222. Good VF. Rare. ($400)