Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 4024 SESSION 16 (9.30AM FRIDAY 31ST MARCH) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $100
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SOLD $70
SASANIAN KING, Shapur II, (A.D. 309-379), silver drachm, (4.28 g), obv. bust to right with mural crown with korymbos, name in outer margin, rev. fire altar with bust above turning right, flanked by two attendants. (Sellwood 32, Gobl 106 type 1a/6b (Pl.6), SNS 210 (Pl.19), M.879-882). Lightly toned, Fine/very fine, scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from B.A. Seaby London, c.1970s with ticket.
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SASANIAN KING, Shapur II, (A.D. 309-379), silver drachm, (4.28 g), obv. bust to right with ...
Estimate $100
Lot 4025
SASANIAN KING, Shapur III, (A.D. 383-388), silver drachm, (3.96 g), uncertain Western mint, obv. bust ...
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Lot 4026
SASANIAN KING, Shapur III, (A.D. 383-388), silver drachm, (4.11 g), uncertain Western mint, obv. bust ...
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