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Nomos 24

22 May 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 5000 CHF
Hammer Price:  4200 CHF
Lot 248
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SASANIAN KINGS. Shapur I, 240/242-272. Dinar (Gold, 24 mm, 7.47 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 and each holding a spear; to the left of the flames, frawahr. Göbl I/1; SNS Type IIc/1b, Style P, Group d/1 (Plate 31,143). Sunrise 740. Sharp and attractive. Some very minor flatness, otherwise, extremely fine.

From a North American collection.

Online bidding closes: 22 May 2022, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 24 Apr 2024, 22:51:42 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:4200 CHF

Pre-Bidding closes on 22 Mai 2022 at 9:00 CEST. Live bidding starts at 14:00 CET and is EXCLUSIVELY available on biddr. Separate registration is required.

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