Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 902. Estimate $500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Kavadh II. 628 AD. AR Drachm (4.02 gm). AYLAN (Susa?) mint. Dated year 2 (628 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 923. Near EF, light encrustation around edges. Rare. ($500)

From the Bellaria Collection. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular (December 1982), lot 8615.