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ID:     252523
     [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:     29 mm
Weight:     3.68 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Description:     Crowned bust right
Reverse Description:     "Fire" in Pahlavi to left, 'nwky' in Pahlavi to right, fire altar with attendants, holding staves, and ribbon, "rast" in Pahlavi on central column
Primary Reference:     GÖbl I/1
Reference2:     Alram 869
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=60455
Grade:     EF, light die rust.
Notes:     Ex Bellaria Collection.