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Auction 25  20 Nov 2022
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Lot 257

Estimate: 5000 CHF
Price realized: 4000 CHF
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SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I, 240-272. Dinar (Gold, 21.5 mm, 7.41 g, 3 h), Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 2, c. 260-267. 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 and each holding a spear;. Göbl I/1. SNS Type IIc/1b, Style P, Group b. A splendid, sharply struck and richly toned example. Good extremely fine.
From a European collection, ex Goldberg 84, 27 January 2015, 3099 (unsold, acquired after the sale).
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