90, Lot: 123. Estimate $100. Sold for $60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SASANIAN KINGS of PERSIA. Shahpur I. 241-272 AD. AR Hemidrachm (18mm, 1.72 gm). Crowned and cuirassed bust right / Fire altar with attendants. Göbl I/1; Alram 690. Near VF, toned, light porosity. Interesting large bust style.

From the Bellaria Collection.

See lot 116 for notes on the reign and coinage of this king.