Sasanian Kings, Zamasp AR Drachm. WH (Veh-Ardashir) mint, dated RY 3 = AD 498/9. Bust to right, wearing mural crown with inner crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder; small bust of Ahura Mazda to left on right, holding wreath / Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type Ib/1a; Göbl type I/1. 4.13g, 29mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine; stunning old cabinet tone with light iridescence. Very Rare.
From the Italo Vecchi Collection;
Ex Numismatica Varesi, Auction 17, 19 November 1993, lot 159 (incorrectly catalogued).