Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 897. Estimate $100.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $155. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Hormizd IV. 579-590 AD. AR Drachm (4.10 gm). GD (Gayy/Jayy) mint. Dated year 4 (593 AD). Crowned and cuirassed bust right, ribbon over right shoulder; crescent and ribbon over left, stars flanking crown / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl I/1; Alram 909. Good VF, bright surfaces. ($100)

From the Bellaria Collection. Ex Prof. Dr. Robert Göbl Collection (Peus 363, 26 April 2000), lot 5325.