SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I, 1st reign. AD. 488-497. AR Drachm (3.72 gm; 28 mm). First reign. SHI (Shiz) mint, no year. Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders; star behind crown / Fire altar with ribbons; flanked by two attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type I/1 (pl. 108, 35-6); Gobl type I/1; Saeedi -; Sunrise 959. Choice EF. Lightly toned. Scarce.