Nomos AG
Auction 22 22 Jun 2021
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SASANIAN KINGS
Shapur I, 240/242-272. Dinar (Gold, 24 mm, 7.27 g, 3 h), Ctesiphon (?), c. 260-272. mzdysn bgy šhpwhry MRKAn MRKA 'yr'n MNW ctry MN yzd'n Elaborate diademed and draped bust of Shapur I, with neat beard, mural crown and korymbos. Rev. NWRAZY šhpwhry Fire altar flanked by two attendants, both wearing mural crowns surmounted by korymbos and each holding a spear; pellet-in-crescent on altar shaft. Göbl -. SNS -. Cf. Sunrise 739. An attractive example with perfect centering. Nearly extremely fine.
From the Persis Collection, Canada.
Shapur I, 240/242-272. Dinar (Gold, 24 mm, 7.27 g, 3 h), Ctesiphon (?), c. 260-272. mzdysn bgy šhpwhry MRKAn MRKA 'yr'n MNW ctry MN yzd'n Elaborate diademed and draped bust of Shapur I, with neat beard, mural crown and korymbos. Rev. NWRAZY šhpwhry Fire altar flanked by two attendants, both wearing mural crowns surmounted by korymbos and each holding a spear; pellet-in-crescent on altar shaft. Göbl -. SNS -. Cf. Sunrise 739. An attractive example with perfect centering. Nearly extremely fine.
From the Persis Collection, Canada.