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Lot No.628
AUC24
Ancient World
Auction Date: 10-04-2016
Gold
Sasanian Empire, Shapur I (240-272 AD), Gold Dinar, Mint I ("Ctesiphon"), phase 2, struck (260-272 AD), 7.38g. Obv: Bust of Shapur I right, wearing diadem and crenelated mural crown with 'korymbos' or large ball above, Pahlavi legend mzdysnbgyšhpwhryMRKAn MRKA 'yr'n MNW ctry MN yzd'n around. Rev: Fire altar, flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns and each holding a spear; Pahlavi legend NWRAZY šhpwhryon either side. Goebl, R. - Sasanian Numismatics, Klinkhardt & Biermann, Braunschweig, Germany, 1971, type I/1.
Extremely Fine, Very Rare.
Similar coin was sold in an Indian Auction in February 2016 at hammer of Rs. 6,50,000/-.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 3,00,000-4,00,000
Sold For :
Rs. 3,00,000
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