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Nomos 22

22 June 2021
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 2750 CHF
Hammer Price:  3400 CHF
Lot 228
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SASANIAN KINGS. Shahpur I, 240/242-272. Dinar (Gold, 24 mm, 7.27 g, 3 h), Ctesiphon (?), circa 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.

Online bidding closes: 22 Jun 2021, 10:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 2 Jul 2025, 04:01:17 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:3400 CHF
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