Auction XXIX – 9 November 2023
Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Medieval and World Coins
Th, 09.11.2023, from 2:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.
Description
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 symbol to left of flames. SNS type IIc/1c, style T; Göbl type I/1; Saeedi AV5 var. (no obv. pellets); Sunrise 740 var. (same). 7.36g, 23mm, 3h.
Near Mint State; a beautifully centred example.
Acquired from Pars Coins, San Jose CA.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 3'000 GBP |
| Starting price | 1'800 GBP |
| Estimate | 3'000 GBP |
The auction is closed.
