ZAMASP AR DRACHM, SASSANIAN, 497 - 499 C.E.
Gobl. 181, Good Very Fine, 28.2mm, 3.79 grams, AY - Susa Mint
Obverse: Bust of Zamasp to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder, facing small bust of his son or Ahura Mazda to left, holding wreath
Reverse: Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames
Very scarce and interesting type with facing busts!
Sassania is the land of Bavel of the Talmud Bavli which was formed about this time.
