Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 896. Estimate $100.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $175. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Khosrau I. 531-579 AD. AR Drachm (4.15 gm). WH mint. Dated year 28 (558/9 AD). Crowned and cuirassed bust right, crescent and ribbon over each shoulder; stars flanking crown / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl II/2; Alram 907. Toned EF, typical flat spots. ($100)

From the Bellaria Collection. Ex Schweizerischer Bankverein 33 (20-22 September 1993), lot 432.