| VAuctions > Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 12 | Auction date: 13 November 2023 |
| Lot number: 60 Price realized: 77 USD (Approx. 72 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: SASANIAN KINGS, Shapur I. 240-272 AD. AR Drachm (3.81 gm; 28 mm). Bust right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos decorated with pellets surrounded by ring of pellets / Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing diadems (type 3b) and mural crowns, Faravahar symbol on the left. The last portion of the legend is duplicated directly at the bottom of the bust giving the impression of being a two line legend drachm which is extremely rare and not recorded. It is important to note that the lettering of the legends which seems duplicated are also different. SNS type IIc/1a, style G; Gobl type I/1; Paruck -; Saeedi -; Sunrise 741. Some chipping around the edge, otherwise well struck. Great style. Choice EF. Extremely rare. Estimate: 75 USD Starting price: 1 USD |  |
