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Lot 124: SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur III. AD. 383-388. Silver Drachm. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 359)
- Sold Winning Bid: $430
- 10 Bid(s)
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 #: 124
- Listing #: 209791
- Closed: Monday, April 5, 2021 4:41:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $300