Sale: CNG 70, Lot: 523. Estimate $1500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2005.  Sold For $1550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

[Medieval] SASANIAN KINGS. Kavadh II. 628 AD. AR Drachm (3.84 g, 3h). AYL (Susa?) mint. Dated RY 2 (628 AD). Crowned bust right, ribbon over right shoulder, crescent and ribbon over left; stars flanking crown / Fire altar with attendants and ribbons; star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl I/1; Alram 923. EF. Very rare, and exceptional for issue. ($1500)