SASANIAN KINGS, Yazdgird II, 438-457 AD. AR Drachm (4.08 gm; 30 mm). Eastern Marv issue. Obverse, Yazdgird's bust turning right, mongram or letter similar to letter "H" at 3 oclock, reverse, fire altar with attendants, mint letters "MRYW" or "MRWN" for Marv and phrase "HWPY" (Khoobi(in modern Persian)-Good deed) on the left. Choice EF. Nice original find patina. Extremely rare.
Price realized | 1'225 USD |
Starting price | 180 USD |
Estimate | 300 USD |