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Lovely style. Fully lustrous.
Lot 91: SASANIAN KINGS, Shapur I. AD. 240-272. Gold Dinar. 
- Sold Winning Bid: $3,200
- 3 Bid(s)
Description
SASANIAN KINGS, Shapur I. AD. 240-272. Gold Dinar (7.36 gm; 21 mm). Mint I (“Ctesiphon”), phase 2, ca. AD 260-272. "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Shahpur, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the Gods" in Pahlavi (crude), crowned and cuirassed bust right / "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi (crude), fire altar with attendants; fravahr symbol (wreath) to left of flames. Göbl I/1; Paruck 81; Alram 687; MACW -; De Morgan pg. 665, 24 var. (no symbol); Sunrise 740. Lovely style. Sharply struck on a full flan. Choice FDC. Fully lustrous.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 91
- Listing #: 923112
- Closed: Monday, February 12, 2024 11:30:00 AM CT
- Estimate: $5,000