Description

Sasanian Empire. Kavād (Kavādh) I. First reign (AD 488-497). AR Drachm (4.04g/ 26mm). ŠY (Shirajān) mint. Crowned bust right; star to left / Fire altar with ribbons and attendants; star and crescent flanking flames; kw’t (Kavād) in Pahlavi on left, mint signature on right. SNS type I/1. Very fine.