Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4606 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 20TH APRIL) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $250
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $300
SASANIAN KING, Shapur I, (240-270), silver drachm, (4.53 g), obv. bust to right with crown, rev. fire altar with attendants, plain below altar, (Sellwood Plate I, No.12, Gobl 23, cf.M.809-819). Extremely and very scarce.
Ex Brian Bolton Collection and previously Noble Numismatics Sale 86, lot 3687 with tickets.
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