Sale: CNG 75, Lot: 742. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007.  Sold For $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Kavadh II. AD 628. AR Drachm (4.13 g, 3h). ART (Ardaxsir-xvarrah) mint. Dated RY 2 (AD 628). Crowned bust right, ribbon over right shoulder, crescent and ribbon over left, star above crescent on shoulders; stars flanking crown / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames, date to left, mint to right. H. Malek, "The Coinage of the Sasanian King Kavad II," NC 1995, 9; Göbl I/1. Near EF. Rare.