Sasanian Kingdom, Shapur III AR Drachm. Mint X, AD 383-388. Draped and crowned bust to right, korymbos on top / Fire altar, crowned head to right on top, two attendants either side, each holding long sword, suspended ribbon ends flanking altar. SNS Ib1/1b, A21 var. (legend spacing on obv. and style of ribbon ends on rev.) ; Göbl -; Saeedi -; Sunrise -; CNG 90, 909. 3.48g, 22mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine. Very Rare - apparently unpublished with these stylistic variants.
From the JTB Numismatic Collection - collector's ticket included;
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 81, 20 May 2009, lot 745.
Price realized | 340 GBP |
Starting price | 150 GBP |
Estimate | 250 GBP |