SASANIAN KINGS, Hormizd IV. AD. 579-590. AR drachm (3.48 gm; 31 mm). BHL (Balkh) mint. Dated RY 11 (AD 590). Crowned head right, wearing earring; all within incuse / Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; RY date to left; mint to right; c/m: fopo in Bactrian. Göbl Type I/1; Vondrovec, p. 422 and Type O. IV (examples with countermarks); Sunrise 972. Choice Good VF. Toned. Rare.