Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 1065. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS. Bistam. AD 591/2-597. AR Drachm (4.14 g, 3h). LD (Rayy) mint. Dated RY 4 (595/6). Crowned bust right, crescents on shoulders, stars flanking crown / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon; star and crescent flanking flames; RY to left, mint to right. Göbl I/1. Good VF, Rare.