SASANIAN KINGS, Valkash, 484-488 AD. AR Drachm (4.03 gm; 28 mm). Obverse, standard bust of Valkash turning right, flame on the left shoulder, double ring around the image, reverse, different from usual prayer type for the issue, showing the attendants with lances on both sides of the fire altar. Of highest rarity in the Valkash series, mint abbreviation might be ZLM? (possibly XOLM? in present day Afghanistan) or RLM? or LYW? (Rev Ardashir) or LYP? no date. For similar style see Coinarchives, Noonans Auction 269, Lot 119. Very rare issue. Minor chipping on the edge, otherwise well struck. Minor scratches on reverse at 5 o'clock. Choice Good VF.