SASANIAN KINGS. Šābuhr (Shahpur) II. AD 309-379. AR Obol (14.5mm, 0.66 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Struck 309-320s. Near EF.

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SASANIAN KINGS. Šābuhr (Shahpur) II. AD 309-379. AR Obol (14.5mm, 0.66 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Struck 309-320s. Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos / Fire altar with ribbons. SNS type Ia/2a; Sunrise –; cf. Zeno 319179 (attributed to Mint IX ["Kabul"] – same dies). Iridescent toning, reverse die breaks and slight double strike. Near EF. Very rare.

From the Nisa Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 12:53:00 ET.

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