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Large Farahvahar monogram on the fire altar.
Lot 96: SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II. AD. 309-379. AR Drachm. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 364)
- Sold Winning Bid: $710
- 17 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II. AD. 309-379. AR Drachm (3.30 gm; 26 mm). Mint III (“Western” mint). Struck circa AD. 320. Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos; counterclockwise around from top / Fire altar with ribbon; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos; > and < flanking flames. SNS type Ic1/1a2 (pl. 6, 80); MK 1265; Göbl type 1b/4; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 832var. Large Farhvahar monogram on the lower part of fire altar. Lovely style. Well struck on a full flan. Choice EF. Toned. Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 96
- Listing #: 197684
- Closed: Monday, July 26, 2021 4:31:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $500