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RRR. The best one out of only a handful known.
Lot 138: SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I. (AD 240-272). Billon Tetradrachm. Ctesiphon mint. Extremely rare. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 344)
- Sold Winning Bid: $1,550
- 2 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I. (AD 240-272). Billon Tetradrachm (11.58 gm; 27 mm). Ctesiphon mint. Phase 2, ca. 260-272 AD. Draped bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown surmounted by a korymbos; one pellet above and two below diadem ties / Fire-altar flanked by two regal attendants wearing mural crowns, symbol to left of flames. SNS Type IIc/1b, Style P, Group d/1, 151; Göbl type I/1. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Some original minor red and green deposit. Choice EF. RRR. The best one out of only a handful known.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 138
- Listing #: 185667
- Closed: Monday, December 23, 2019 3:45:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $2,500