Lot 225: SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I. AD. 240-272 Silver Obol. Mint I (“Ctesiphon”).

AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 336)

Description

SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I. AD. 240-272 Silver Obol (0.68 gm; 12 mm). Mint I (“Ctesiphon”). Phase 1b, circa AD 244-252/3. Bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos / Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns and one with, and the other without, diadems. SNS type IIc/1a, style A, group d (pl. 22, 25 – same dies); Göbl type I/1; cf. Paruck 73; Saeedi 85; Sunrise 736. Well struck on a nice full flan. Choice Good VF. Toned.

Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 225
Listing #: 215505
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 5:14:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150

Starting Bid: $90
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Lot Details

Offered By: Pars Coins
Lot #: 225
Listing #: 215505
Closed: Monday, April 8, 2019 5:14:40 PM CT
Estimate: $150