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Extremely rare with dots on earflap
Lot 106: SASANIAN KINGS; Shapur I, 240-272 AD. AR Drachm. Extremely Rare. 
- Starting Bid: $300
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Description
SASANIAN KINGS; Shapur I, 240-272 AD. AR Drachm (4.10 gm; 26 mm). Obverse, Shapur's bust turning right, large dots on the earflap and korimbos, reverse, fire alater with attendants, letter "Y" from the phrase "NWRAZY" (fire of) on the right side of flame and and earlier form of letter "Sh" for king's name ShaHPUHRI on the left of flame. Minor hairline crack, hardly visible at 1 o'clock, otherwise well struck. Lovely style. Sharply struck on a nice broad flan. Extremely rare with dots on earflap and on the crown. Cresent on right of the fire altar, Sun on the left side of fire altar. There are example drachms with single and triple dots on the earflap. Choice Good EF. Extremely rare.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 106
- Listing #: 887410
- Closed: Monday, December 18, 2023 11:35:00 AM CT
- Estimate: $500