Sasanian Kings. Yazdgird (Yazdgard) III. AD 632-651. AR Drachm. 4gm, 32mm. minted in SK (Sakastan), year RY 17 (AD 649). Bust of Yazdgird to the right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings, and
star set on crescent; ribbon on left shoulder, crescent and ribbon on
right; stars flanking crown / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two
attendants; RY to left, mint signature to right; star and crescent
flanking flames. SC Tehran 4343-4 var, Tyler-Smith –; Sunrise
–. About extremely fine, nicely toned with holes otherwise very attractive. |