★ A very rare drachm of Yazdgard II ★

SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard II, 438-457. Drachm (Silver, 30 mm, 4.16 g, 3 h), BYŠ (Bishapur). MZDYSN BGY KDY YZDKLTY ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Yazdgard' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Yazdgard II to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent. Rev. YZDKLTY (Yazdgard' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; in field to right, BYŠ (name of the mint in Pahlawi). SNS III, pl. 71, A17. Very rare. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, extremely fine.