SASSANIAN EMPIRE. Shahpur I, A.D. 240-272. AV Dinar (7.55 gms), Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), ca. A.D. 260-272. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
Gobl Type-I/1. Obverse: Bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos; Reverse: Fire altar flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns. Quite lustrous and brilliant, this alluring example is well struck on a well formed, circular flan. Exceptionally attractive and pleasing to the eye.
Estimate: $3000.00- $5000.00
Price realized | 3'600 USD |
Starting price | 1'800 USD |
Estimate | 3'000 USD |