Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 898. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Bahram VI. 590-591 AD. AR Drachm (4.07 gm). GD (Gayy/Jayy) mint. Dated year 1 (590/1 AD). Crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbon over right shoulder, crescent over left, stars flanking crown / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl I/1; Alram 910. VF, light obverse double strike. Very rare. ($500)

From the Bellaria Collection.