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SASSANIAN KING, Shapur I, (240-270), silver drachm, (4.4 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, flowing hair type, rev. fire altar with attendants, crescent symbol on shaft, (cf.Sellwood Plate II, No.15, cf.Gobl 30, cf.M.809-810). Nearly extremely fine and very rare.
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Lot 1986
SASSANIAN KING, Shapur I, (A.D. 240-270), silver drachm, obv. bust to right with crown, name ...
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Lot 1987
SASSANIAN KING, Shapur I, (240-270), silver hemidrachm, (2.0 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, ...
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Lot 1988 This lot
SASSANIAN KING, Shapur I, (240-270), silver drachm, (4.4 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, ...
Estimate $500
Lot 1989
SASSANIAN KING, Shapur I, (240-270), silver drachm, (3.8 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, ...
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Lot 1990
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Estimate $80