Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Lot 2386 SESSION 13 (11.30AM THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER) Greek Silver & Bronze Coins
Estimate $240
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SASANIAN, Shapur I, (A.D. 241-272), silver drachm, (4.00 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, (Sellwood 12, SNS Type IIc/1a. Karlsson D4, Gobl I/1. cf.Sunrise 741). Good very fine.
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