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Eastern provinces. Extremely rare.

Lot 51: SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur I, (AD 240-272). Æ Unit. RRR.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins Auction - Sale 40

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SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur I, (AD 240-272). Æ Unit (3.71 gm; 15 mm). Eastern provinces, Sasanian bust turning right with bunched hair on the top, reverse, Shapur I style fire altar with attendants. Extremely rare as this obverse type is typically a reverse showing a Sasanian king on horseback. Nice original brown reddish patina. Choice Good VF. Extremely rare.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 51
  • Listing #: 723492
  • Closed: Monday, July 31, 2023 11:16:20 AM CT
  • Estimate: $400