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Extremely rare with combination of monogram and dots.

Lot 176: SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur I, AD. 240-272. AR drachm. RRR.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins Auction - Sale 31

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $240
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Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur I, AD. 240-272. AR drachm (3.93 gm; 25 mm). Bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos decorated with pellets surrounded by ring of pellets / Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type 3b) and mural crowns. SNS type IIc/1a, style G; Gobl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 741var. Standrad issue. Reverse, faravahar symbol to the left of flames and a large dot to the right of flame. Excellent style. Extremely rare with combination of monogram and dots. Superb style. Choice EF.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 176
  • Listing #: 500430
  • Closed: Monday, October 31, 2022 11:58:20 AM CT
  • Estimate: $400