Lot 63: SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur III. AD. 383-388. Silver Drachm.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 356)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur III. AD. 383-388. Silver Drachm (4.06 gm; 27 mm). Bust right, wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos / Fire altar with ribbons and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos, reverse on the right side, word "Attash-e" left side "Shpr" meaning "the sacred fire of Shapur", monograms on altar shaft. SNS type Ic/1b (pl. 25, A3); Göbl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 875. Nice style. Sharply struck on a broad flan. Choice EF.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 63
Listing #: 189111
Closed: Monday, December 21, 2020 3:20:40 PM CT
Estimate: $300

Starting Bid: $180
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 63
Listing #: 189111
Closed: Monday, December 21, 2020 3:20:40 PM CT
Estimate: $300