SASANIAN KINGS. Yazdgard I, 399-420. Drachm (Silver, 28 mm, 4.35 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. 'TWLY YZDKLTY ('Fire of Yazdgard' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants; above, two crescents. SNS III, pl. 56, 78. Good extremely fine.
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