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Extremely rare with beard decoration.
Lot 194: SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II. 309-379 AD. AR Drachm. RRR.
- Sold Winning Bid: $300
- 1 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II. 309-379 AD. AR Drachm (4.21 gm; 24 mm). Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon, ornate ribbons at pointed beard followed by 2 letters such as (GN-Gundishapur or GO-Gorgan) on the neck / Fire altar with ribbon and bust turning left in flames flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos. SNS type Ib1/3a (pl. 5, 59); MK 1256; Göbl type Ia/6a; Paruck 210; Saeedi -; Sunrise 830var.(Bust left in the flames). Choice Superb. Lightly toned with some luster. Extremely rare with beard decoration. Rarely seen.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 194
- Listing #: 534927
- Closed: Monday, December 19, 2022 12:04:20 PM CT
- Estimate: $500