Lot 4078
Sale 114 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
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Description
Sasanian King, Shapur II, (309-379), gold dinar, (7.29 g), Kabul mint type, obv. bust to right with crown, flowing hair type, cross before, rev. fire altar, text around, (Sellwood 31, cf.Gobl 1a/7 Pl.7, 107, Gobl 1309.4 ["Kushan Gold"] very similar dies). Minor surface marks, possibly once mounted, good very fine and rare.
Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 92 (lot 4972) with ticket from KJC Coins, Sydney bought November 26, 2010 and Terry Naughton Collection.
- Estimate
- $2,500
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $2,600