SASANIAN KINGS. Hormizd IV. AD. 579-590. Silver Drachm (4.06 gm; 31 mm). mint: GD (Jay-Ispahan), Year:3. "Hormizd" to right, "prosperity" to left in Pahlavi, 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, regnal year to left, mint signature to right. Large pellet on reverse under the fire altar. Göbl I/1; Paruck 440 var.; Alram 909; Sunrise 973var. Choice Good VF. Toned. Rare.