151, Lot: 290. Estimate $100. Sold for $245. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ARAB-SASANIAN. Uncertain Governor. Late 7th century. Æ 16mm (0.69 g). Sasanian-style bust right; two line Pahlevi legend to right- paw / ‘jdpn(?) / Fire altar with attendants. Geyselen -. VF, dark brown patina.

A previously unknown type of Arab-Sasanian bronze, with an unread ruler’s name, possibly Peroz?