Stack's Bowers Galleries

January 2023 NYINC Auction  –  14 - 17 January 2023

Stack's Bowers Galleries, January 2023 NYINC Auction

Live Sessions: Ancient & World Coins, World Paper Money

Part A: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part B: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part C: Sa, 14.01.2023, from 3:00 PM CET
Part D: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part E: Su, 15.01.2023, from 12:30 AM CET
Part F: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part G: Su, 15.01.2023, from 9:00 PM CET
Part H: Su, 15.01.2023, from 10:00 PM CET
Part I: Mo, 16.01.2023, from 6:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

SASSANIAN EMPIRE. Shahpur II, A.D. 309-379. AR Drachm (4.02 gms), Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), ca. A.D. 309-320. CHOICE VERY FINE.
Sunrise-826; SC Tehran-84. Obverse: Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos; Reverse: Fire altar with ribbon; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown and korymbos; taurus symbol and fravahr flanking flames. A nicely detailed portrait of the famous rival of the Romans. Surfaces are nicely toned, though the edge is partly chipped.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.

Estimate: $100.00- $200.00

Question about this lot?

Bidding

Price realized 100 USD
Starting price 60 USD
The auction is closed.
Feedback / Support