HEPHTHALITE: Chionite, 5th century, AR drachm (2.75g), Göbl-61, tall bust right with flames on both shoulders, tamgha #1 to right, cursive Greek inscription // Sasanian fire altar style, broad flan, an extremely rare type, F-VF, RRR, ex SARC Auction 5 Lot 79. Aside from our previous listing of this piece in our auction in 2008 we can find no examples of this type in public auction records.

Estimate: USD 500 - 600