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Lot 149: SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur II. AD. 309-372. AR Obol. Extremely rare

AUCTION:  Pars Coins (Auction 347)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $125
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Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur II. AD. 309-372. AR Obol (0.48 gm; 14 mm). Obverse portrait with dot in front of face and triple dot on the shoulder with reverse of fire altar only - no year no mint- Bust right on floral ornament, wearing mural crown with korymbos set on crescent and inner ribbon / Fire altar. Cf. SNS type Ib1/2b (pl. 72, 21; Göbl type I/1; Paruck 340; Sunrise 935var. (totally different reverse). Some chipping around the edge. Original find patina. Extremely rare. Not in Sunrise.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 149
  • Listing #: 215223
  • Closed: Monday, April 20, 2020 4:49:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $100