Lot 4013
Sale 132 · 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, a modern copy (4.59 g), obv. 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, (cf.Sellwood 12, SNS Type IIc/1b, Karlsson D8, Gobl I/1. Sunrise 741). Toned, good very fine, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously bought in Isfahan, May 1992.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260