Lot 151: Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. A.D. 240-272. AV dinar. Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), ca. A.D. 260-272. Splendid Dinar of Shapur I.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 16 (Auction 319)

Description

Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. A.D. 240-272. AV dinar (22 mm, 7.15 g, 3 h). Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), ca. A.D. 260-272. Diademed bust of Shapur I right, wearing mural crown with korymbos / Fire altar flanked by two attendants standing gazing away from the fire, each wearing mural crown. SNS type IIc/1b, style P, group b; Göbl type 1/1; Saeedi AV5; Sunrise 739. Well centered and struck example with nice borders. Extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 151
Listing #: 237177
Closed: Friday, June 3, 2016 6:15:00 PM CT
Estimate: $5,000

Sold Winning Bid: $4,100
6 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 151
Listing #: 237177
Closed: Friday, June 3, 2016 6:15:00 PM CT
Estimate: $5,000