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ID:     750734
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     ANCIENT EAST
Region:     SASANIAN EMPIRE
Issuer:     Yazdgard II
Date Ruled:     438-457 AD
Metal:     Silver
Denomination:     Drachm
Date Struck:     AD 438-457
Diameter:     31 mm
Weight:     4.15 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Description:     "The Mazda worshipper, the divine, the fortunate, Yazdgard" in Pahlavi (crude), crowned and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Description:     "Fire" in Pahlavi to left, mint signature to right, fire altar with attendants, holding staves, and ribbon, no legend on central column
Mint:     GW or GO (Qumm)
Primary Reference:     GÖbl I/1
Reference2:     Paruck 336 var. (legends)
Reference3:     Alram 869
Reference4:     MACW 970 var. (mint)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=56867
Grade:     EF.