Lot 4023
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sasanian King, Shapur II, (A.D. 309-379), silver drachm, (4.10 g), obv. bust to right with mural crown with korymbos, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar with bust above turning right, flanked by two attendants. (Sellwood 32, Gobl 106 type 1a/6b (Pl.6), SNS 211 (Pl.19), M.879-882). Toned, nearly very fine, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Spink Australia, July 21, 1976.
- Estimate
- $100
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $70