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Pars Coins Sale 33  19 Dec 2022
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Lot 194

Starting price: 300 USD
Price realized: 300 USD
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SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur II. 309-379 AD. AR Drachm (4.21 gm; 24 mm). Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and inner ribbon, ornate ribbons at pointed beard followed by 2 letters such as (GN-Gundishapur or GO-Gorgan) on the neck / Fire altar with ribbon and bust turning left in flames flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown with korymbos. SNS type Ib1/3a (pl. 5, 59); MK 1256; Göbl type Ia/6a; Paruck 210; Saeedi -; Sunrise 830var.(Bust left in the flames). Choice Superb. Lightly toned with some luster. Extremely rare with beard decoration. Rarely seen.

Estimate: 500 USD
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