SASANIAN KINGS. Balash, 484-488. Drachm (Silver, 29 mm, 4.00 g, 3 h), undated. Draped bust of Balash to right, wearing an elaborate mural crown; before head, ‘hwkd wld’[hš]’ = ‘hukay Wardāxš’ (‘The good king, Balash’ in Pahlavi). Rev. Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants; head of Balash to right on the shaft; above altar, star and crescent. Göbl type I/1. SNS III/1, type Ib/1a. Die breaks and die rust, otherwise, very fine.