SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur I, 240-272. Obol (Silver, 15 mm, 0.68 g, 2 h), Mint I (Ktesiphon). MZDYSN BGY ŠHPWHLY MRKAN MRKA 'YR'N MNW CTRY MN YZD'N ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Shahpur, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods' in Pahlawi). Rev. ŠHPWHLY ŠHPWHLY ('Shahpur Shahpur' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants. Göbl, type I/1. Zeno-142809 ( this coin ). Minor edge chipping and with light deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Heritage 44, 26 November 2014, 2601.
Price realized | 30 CHF |
Starting price | 25 CHF |