CNG 90, Lot: 862. Estimate $400. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of PERSIS. Šabuhr (Shahpur), son of Pāpag (Papak). Circa AD 200-209. AR Obol (12mm, 0.48 g, 3h). Bearded bust of Šabuhr (Shahpur) left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara; three pellets at forehead / Bearded bust of Pāpag (Papak) left, wearing diadem and Parthian-style tiara with leaf ornament; three pellets at forehead. K&M 6/2; Tyler-Smith, Parcel -; Alram -; Saeedi 4; Sunrise 689 (same rev. die). VF, toned. Extremely rare.

For a coin of Ardaxšir (Artaxerxes) V of Persis, see lot 884 below.