Lot 178:
Greek Asia. Sasanian Kings. Kavad I, 2nd reign (499-531). AR Drachm, BYSH (Bishapur) mint. Obv. Bust right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two ribbons, and korymbos set on crescent, ribbons and crescents on shoulders. Rev. Fire altar flanked by attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type Ic/1b; Göbl III/2. 4.01 g. 17.5 mm. VF.