Watch List notes:

SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I, 240-272. Obol (Silver, 14 mm, 0.81 g, 3 h), Mint I (Ctesiphon). MZDYSN BGY ŠHPWHLY MRKAN MRKA 'YR'N MNW CTRY MN YZD'N ('Worshipper of Lord Mazda, 'God' Shahpur, King of Kings of Iran who has lineage from the Gods' in Pahlawi) Draped bust of Shahpur I to right, wearing mural crown with korymbos. Rev. NWRA ZY ŠHPWHLY ('Fire of Shahpur' in Pahlawi) Fire altar flanked by two attendants. SNS I, type IIc/1a, pl. 23, 24. Somewhat rough and with a few minor scrapes, otherwise, about very fine.


From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, formed since the 1970s, privately acquired from Pars Coins (with original dealer's ticket).