Pars Coins

Auction 33  –  19 December 2022

Pars Coins, Auction 33

Ancient and World Coins, U.S. Coins, Antiquities and Banknotes

Mo, 19.12.2022, from 6:00 PM CET
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Description

★ Rare variety in the series. ★

SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II. 309-379 AD. AR Drachm (4.20 gm; 28 mm). Mint I (“Ctesiphon”). Struck circa AD 309-320. Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos / Fire altar with ribbon; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown, the left with korymbos. Momograms of caduceus on the left and faravahr on the right of flame. SNS type Ia/1a1 (pl. 1, 3); MK 1201; Gobl type Ia/4; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 827var. Position of the Monograms flanking the flames are reversed thus making it a rare variety in the series. Sharply struck on a nice broad flan. Choice Superb. Lightly toned with some luster.

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Starting price 390 USD
Estimate 650 USD
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