SASANIAN KINGDOM: Khusro I, 531-579, SET of 21 silver drachms from 21 different mints, an excellent starter collection, with all lovely VF or better, with several EF: ART year 30 (Ardashir Khurra); AS 18 (the Court mint); AW 31 (Ahwaz); AY 38 (Susa); AYLAN 20 (Hulwan); BYSh 40 (Bishapur); BN 35 (possibly Bamm in Kirman province); GD 38 (Jayy); HWC 23 (Khuzestan); KL 14 (Kirman); LD 43 (Rayy); LYW 40 (Riv-Ardashir); ML 35 (Marw); MY 15 (Mishan); NAL 45 (Narmashir); SK 27 (Sijistan); ST 31 (Istakhr); WH 15 (Junday Sabur); WYH 38 (Bihqubadh); WYHC 38 (the 2nd Court mint); and YZ 40 (Yazd); retail value $900; lot of 21 pieces.

Estimate: USD 500-650