Lot 4328
Sale 127 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sasanian King, Shapur I, (A.D. 241-272), silver drachm, (4.10 g), mint I (Ctesiphon), obv. "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Shahpur, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the Gods" in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with ear flap and korymbos, rev. "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi (crude), fire altar with attendants wearing mural crowns, crescent symbol on altar shaft, (Sellwood 12, SNS Type IIc/1a. Karlsson D8, Gobl I/1. Sunrise 741). Bright, extremely fine, scarce.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $460