SASANIAN KINGS. Balash, 484-488. Drachm (Silver, 28 mm, 4.00 g, 2 h), AS (Aspahān or Aspānvar), 485-488. Bust right of Balash to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder, flames on right. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons and head of Balash right on shaft; attendants flanking, star and crescent flanking flames, as (in Pahlavi) to right. SNS III Type Ia/1a, 3; Sunrise 954. Lightly toned. Light die-shift, light scratches, otherwise, very fine.