Sasanian Kingdom, Shapur I AV Dinar. Mint I (“Ctesiphon”), Phase 2, circa AD 260-272. Draped bust to right, wearing diadem and mural crown surmounted by korymbos / Fire-altar flanked by two regal attendants each wearing mural crown with ribbons and korymbos and holding staff; frawahr on altar shaft. SNS type IIc/1b, style P, group b (pl. 30, 126 (same dies); Göbl type I/1; Saeedi AV5; Sunrise 739-740 var.; CNG 111, 472 (same dies); Gorny & Mosch 7.12g, 21mm, 3h.
Near Mint State.
Acquired from Pars Coins, San Jose CA.
Price realized | 2'800 GBP |
Starting price | 1'500 GBP |
Estimate | 2'500 GBP |