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Superb strike & Style. Extremely rare.

Lot 43: SASANIAN KINGS, Shapur I. 240-271 AD. Gold Dinar. RRR.

AUCTION:  Pars Coins Bargain eSale #16

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $3,400
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Description
SASANIAN KINGS, Shapur I. 240-271 AD. Gold Dinar (7.38 gm; 21 mm). Obverse, Shapur's bust with standard crown with earflap facing right, no mongram or mint mark, reverse, fire altar with attendants no monogram or mint letters. SNS type IIc/1b, style P, group b (pl. 30, 126); Gobl type I/1; Paruck 64; Saeedi AV4; Sunrise 740var. 3 pellets to the right of the altar on reverse. A "perfect" strike on both obverse and reverse indicating all details. Some original earthen deposit. Choice Superb EF. Superb strike and style. Extremely rare.
Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pars Coins
  • Lot #: 43
  • Listing #: 945984
  • Closed: Thursday, March 7, 2024 11:14:00 AM CT
  • Estimate: $5,000