Ancient Greek Coins
Lot 1484 SESSION 6 (9.30am Wednesday) Ancient Greek Coins
Estimate $150
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SOLD $170
SASANIAN KING, Shapur I, (240-270), silver drachm, (4.012 grams), obv. bust to right with crown, rev. fire altar with attendants, plain shaft no dots below altar, (cf. Sellwood Plate I, No.14, cf. Gobl 23 [Pl.2, 23], M.819). Very fine and rare.
Ex CNG Auction Sale 39, September 18, 1996 (lot 837).
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