Lot 408: ASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II, AD 309-379. AR Obol Mint IX ("Kabul"). Rare.

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 339)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II, AD 309-379. AR Obol (0.68 g; 12 mm). Mint IX ("Kabul"). AD 320-379. Bust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon, symbol to right. Rev. Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos, pseudo-legend on altar shaft (SNS type Ib1/3a (pl. 16, A26); MK 1233 (mint I) and 1337; Göbl type Ia/6a; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 853. Choice EF. Toned. Rare.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 408
Listing #: 193242
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 6:15:40 PM CT
Estimate: $400

Sold Winning Bid: $275
2 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 408
Listing #: 193242
Closed: Monday, July 15, 2019 6:15:40 PM CT
Estimate: $400