Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4012 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $200
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SOLD $350
SASANIAN KING, Shapur I, (A.D. 241-272), silver hemidrachm, (1.72 g), obv. 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, (cf.Sellwood 12, SNS 63, Type IIc/1a, Gobl I/1, Alram 690). Toned, very fine, light porosity, rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, ex Bellaria Collection, from Steve Album list 63, bought by Sherwin from CNG eSale 90 June 3, 2004 (lot 123)
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