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Lot 99: SASANIAN KINGS, Shapur I. 240-272 AD. Gold Dinar. Ctesiphon mint. Lovely style. 
- Starting Bid: $3,300
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Description
SASANIAN KINGS, Shapur I. 240-272 AD. Gold Dinar (7.36 gm; 21 mm). Ctesiphon mint. Obverse, crowned and cuirassed bust right, Pahlavi text "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Shahpur, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the Gods" in Pahlavi, reverse, Fire altar with attendants wearing mural crowns and text "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi. SNS type IIc/1b, style P, group b (pl. 30, 126); Gobl type I/1; Paruck 64; Saeedi AV4; Sunrise 739. Lovely style. Choice Superb with some luster.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 99
- Listing #: 1237386
- Closed: Monday, December 16, 2024 11:32:40 AM CT
- Estimate: $5,500