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Eastern style.
Lot 69: SASANIAN KINGS, Shapur I. 240-272 AD. Gold Dinar 
- Sold Winning Bid: $2,375
- 38 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS, Shapur I. 240-272 AD. Gold Dinar (7.38 gm; 22 mm). Eastern style. No mint or date. Obv: 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 var. Choice EF. Some original patina.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 69
- Listing #: 1391021
- Closed: Friday, May 30, 2025 11:22:40 AM CT
- Estimate: $5,000