Lot 229: Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. A.D. 240-272. AV dinar. Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), ca. A.D. 260-272.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. A.D. 240-272. AV dinar (21 mm, 7.34 g, 3 h). Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), ca. A.D. 260-272. Diademed bust of Shapur I right, wearing mural crown with korymbos / Fire altar flanked by two attendants standing gazing away from the fire, each wearing mural crown. SNS type IIc/1b, style P, group b; Göbl type 1/1; Saeedi AV5; Sunrise 739. Well centered and struck example with nice borders. Extremely fine.

Ex Triskeles 22 (15 December 2017), 254.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 229
Listing #: 176516
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 4:38:00 PM CT
Estimate: $2,500

Sold Winning Bid: $2,050
8 Bid(s)

Description

Ex Triskeles 22 (15 December 2017), 254.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 229
Listing #: 176516
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 4:38:00 PM CT
Estimate: $2,500