SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur III, 383-388. Light Dinar (Gold, 19 mm, 4.26 g, 2 h), mint IX ('Kabul'). Bust of Shapur III right, wearing crown with diadem to right. Rev. Fire altar with ribbon and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing flat-topped crown with korymbos; inscription on altar shaft. Göbl type II/6a (Shahpur II). SNS III, Typ II/1b (Tafel 25, A6) var. ( decoration of altar ). Sunrise 874. Rare. Some light deposits and marks, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 1'400 CHF |
Starting price | 500 CHF |