Greek Silver & Bronze Coins - Celtic - Susanian
Lot 4329 SESSION 16 (9.30AM THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins - Celtic - Susanian
Estimate $150
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SOLD $340
SASANIAN KING, Shapur I, (A.D. 241-272), silver drachm, (4.25 g), mint I (Ctesiphon), obv. "The Mazda worshipper, the divine Shahpur, the king of kings of Iran who is descended from the Gods" in Pahlavi, crowned and cuirassed bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with ear flap and korymbos, rev. "Fire of Shahpur" in Pahlavi (crude), fire altar with attendants wearing mural crowns, crescent symbol on altar shaft, (Sellwood 12, SNS Type IIc/1a. Karlsson D8, Gobl I/1. cf.Sunrise 741). Bright, once mounted at 12.00, good very fine, scarce.
Ex CNG with their descriptive ticket.
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