Lot 4025

Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Sasanian King, Shapur III, (A.D. 383-388), silver drachm, (3.96 g), uncertain Western mint, obv. bust to right with crown with korymbos, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar with bust above turning right, flanked by two attendants with swords, (Sellwood 37, cf.Gobl 126, type 1/1 (Pl.8), SNS 328, 1b1/1b [Pl.29]). Bright, minor edge chip, very fine, rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from CNG eSale 287, September 26, 2012 (lot 272).

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$90

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