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Auction 42 9 Jan 2018
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Sasanian Kingdom. Shapur II. Gold Dinar (6.77 g), AD 309-379. Mint I ('Ctesiphon'), ca. AD 309-320. Bust of Shapur II right, wearing mural crown with korymbos. rev. Fire altar with ribbon; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown, the left with korymbos; symbols flanking flames. SNS type Ia/1a1; Göbl type Ib/2 (pl. 6, 88); Paruck 194; cf. Sunrise 825 (symbols switched). Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $3,000