| Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd > Auction 60 | Auction date: 9 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 184 Price realized: Unsold | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur I. Silver Obol (0.58 g), AD 240-272 Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 1b, ca. AD 244-252/3. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos. Reverse: Fire altar; flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns and one with, and the other without, diadems; symbol on altar shaft, letter above left attendant. SNS type IIc/1a; Göbl type I/1. Extremely Rare. Toned, and of lovely style. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimate: 400 USD |  |
