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Pars Coins Sale 18  30 Aug 2021
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Lot 135

Estimate: 500 USD
Price realized: 910 USD
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SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II (309-379 AD). Silver hemiobol (0.36 gm; 9 mm). Shapur's bust with a variation of his standard crown turning right, crown design seems to represent Antler's horns, symbol of caduceus and a crescent moon below it in front of face, reverse, fire altar with attendants, figure in the fire altar turning left. Extremely rare symbol and crown rendition, for a similar crown rendition see bust of Sasanian king in bronze in Louvre Museum. There are also extremely rare examples of AE pashiz and obols of Yazdgird I with antler crown issued by Hephtalites as well. Sunrise 853var(different monogram). Choice EF / VF. Lightly toned. Extremely Rare.
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