SASANIAN KINGDOM: Hormizd I, 272-273, AE pashiz (1.98g), cf. Göbl-37, SNS-A21/22 (all different style), standard obverse, with korymbos // fire altar & two attendants, with each of the attendants facing the fire and raising their arm, with the right attendant holding up a wreath, minimal porosity, superb example, possibly the finest known, choice VF, RRR. Only two examples on CoinArchives, one that sold in our Auction 38, Lot 69, the other from Pars Coins Sale 8, Lot 107, both inferior quality.
