Lot 286: Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur II. A.D. 309-379. AR drachm.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 19 (Auction 323)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur II. A.D. 309-379. AR drachm (28 mm, 3.98 g, 3 h). Bust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos / Fire altar with diadems, flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown, the left with korymbos. SNS type Ia/1a1, pl. 1, 3; MK 1201; Göbl type Ia/4; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 827. Lovely strike on a broad medallic flan. Lightly toned. Extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 286
Listing #: 198435
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 5:35:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $295
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 286
Listing #: 198435
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 5:35:00 PM CT
Estimate: $200