Sale: Triton VII, Lot: 653. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Monday, 12 January 2004.  Sold For $170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Jamasp. 497-499 AD. AR Drachm (4.09 gm). WH (Veh Ardashir?) mint. Dated year 2 (497/8 AD). "Jam[asp]" in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbon rising over right shoulder; to right, small bust of Ahura Mazda left, holding wreath / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon; star and crescent flanking flames, regnal year to left, mint signature to right. Göbl Ib/1; Paruck 385 var. (mint); Alram 889; MACW 1007; De Morgan pg. 714, 193b. Toned, good VF. ($150)