VAuctions > Pars Coins Sale 44 | Auction date: 18 December 2023 |
Lot number: 108 Price realized: Unsold | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: SASANIAN KINGS; Shapur I. AD. 240-272. AR Obol (0.81 gm; 14 mm). Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 1b, ca. AD 244- 252/3. Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and mural crown with korymbos / Fire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns, symbol on altar shaft. SNS type IIc/1a, style A, group d, pl. 22, 20-25; Göbl type I/1; cf Paruck 73; Saeedi 85; Sunrise 735. Sharply struck on a nice full flan. Choice Superb. Nice old cabinet toning. Ex. Gert Cleff Collection. Wonderful example for the issue. Estimate: 500 USD Starting price: 300 USD |