Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 909. Estimate $150.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Yazdgard III. 632-651 AD. AR Drachm (3.96 gm). SK (Sakastan) mint. Dated year 11 (642 AD). Crowned and cuirassed bust (bearded) right, ribbon over right shoulder; crescent and ribbon over left, star behind crown, star-in-crescent before; monogram in left field / Fire altar with attendants and ribbon, star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl II/2; Alram 932. VF, reverse double struck. Rare. ($150)

From the Bellaria Collection.