SASANIAN KINGS. Šābuhr (Shahpur) II. AD 309-379. AR Obol (15mm, 0.67 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Struck 320s-379. Near EF.Electronic Auction 547 Central Asian, Silver Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SASANIAN KINGS. Šābuhr (Shahpur) II. AD 309-379. AR Obol (15mm, 0.67 g, 3h). Uncertain mint. Struck 320s-379. Bust right, wearing mural crown with korymbos and ribbons; pellet above merlon / Fire altar with ribbons and bust right in flames; flanked by two attendants, each wearing mural crown, left with korymbos; l'st in Pahlavi on altar shaft. SNS type Ib1/2a; cf. Sunrise 839 (attributed to Mint VIII ["Herat"]). Lightly toned. Near EF. |