Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I, 399-420. Drachm (Silver, 26 mm, 4.13 g, 3 h), uncertain mint (western group). MZDYSN BGY L'MŠTLY YZDKLTY MLKAn MLKA ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' and Delight of the Empire, Yazdgard, King of Kings' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Yazdgard I to right, wearing elaborate crown with korymbos and crescent on forehead. Rev. YZDKLTY ('Yazdgard' in Pahlawi) Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants. SNS III, pl. 56, 86. Beautifully toned. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), privately acquired at the Zurich coin fair on 20 October 1984.