Lot 254: Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. A.D. 240-272. AV dinar. Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), ca. A.D. 260-272.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 22 (Auction 328)

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.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 254
Listing #: 193434
Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 4:24:20 PM CT
Estimate: $3,000

Sold Winning Bid: $3,350
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 254
Listing #: 193434
Closed: Friday, December 15, 2017 4:24:20 PM CT
Estimate: $3,000