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Lot 181: SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur I, (AD 240-272). Æ Unit. Extremely Rare.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins Auction - Sale 33

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SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur I, (AD 240-272). Æ Unit (3.71 gm; 15 mm). Eastern provinces, Sasanian bust turning right with bunched hair on the top, reverse, Shapur I style fire altar with attendants. Extremely rare as this obverse type is typically a reverse showing a Sasanian king on horseback. Nice original brown reddish patina. Choice Good VF. Extremely rare.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 181
  • Listing #: 534641
  • Closed: Monday, December 19, 2022 12:00:00 PM CT
  • Estimate: $500