SASANIAN KINGS. Jamasp, 497-499. Drachm (Silver, 28 mm, 4.14 g, 3 h), WH mint (Veh-Andiyōk-Šābuhr) , RY 2 = 497/8. Draped bust of Jamasp to right, wearing elaborate crown with korymbos set on crescent; before, small crowned bust of Ahura Mazda to left, holding wreath. Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. Göbl pl. pl. 11, 180-181 var. (mint). SNS Type Ia/1a. Sunrise 963 var. Bright and attractive. Good extremely fine.
From an American collection of Oriental Greek and Central Asian coins.