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Lot 169: SASANIAN KINGS. Zamasp. AR Obol. mint: AS? (Aspahan or Aspanvar). 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 359)
- Sold Winning Bid: $480
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Zamasp. AD. 497-499. AR Obol (0.26 gm; 11 mm). mint: AS? (Aspahan or Aspanvar), no year, of highest rarity. “ ART(?), RY 1 ” (AD 496/7). Bust of Zamasp right, wearing mural crown with inner crescent and korymbos set on crescent, ribbon on left shoulder, to right, small bust of Ahura Mazda left, holding wreath / Fire altar with ribbons, flanked by two attendants, star and crescent flanking flames. SNS type Ia/1a; Göbl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 961. Well struck on a nice flan. Original find patina. Rare reverse type. Choice EF.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 169
- Listing #: 214764
- Closed: Monday, April 5, 2021 4:56:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $800