Lot 3707
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Sasanian King, Shapur III, (A.D. 383-388), silver drachm, (4.11 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), cf.SNS 328, 1b1/1b [Pl.29]). Toned, worn reverse, very fine/nearly fine, rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from I.S.Wright, Sale 123, February 10, 1999 (lot 96).
- Estimate
- $50
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $50