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Extremely rare in denomination.
Lot 150: SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II, AR Obol. Flower Iris Monogram. RRR. 
AUCTION: Pars Coins (Auction 373)
- Sold Winning Bid: $310
- 2 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II, 309-379 AD. AR Obol (0.58 gm; 13 mm). Sunrise -. Not in Sunrise. Obverse, Shapur bust turning right with fleur de lis symbol most likely a reference to flower Iris in front of face. "Flower Iris is associated with “Khordad Saal” and birth of prophet Zoroaster, abstraction of flower Iris is seen on numerous Achaemenid stone carving specially in Persepolis, reverse, fire altar with attendants. Extremely rare issue with extremely rare monogram. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice Good VF. Toned. Unpublished. Extremely Rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 150
- Listing #: 217849
- Closed: Monday, April 25, 2022 4:49:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $500