Lot 154
Ancient World Sassanian Empire Shapur I Ctesiphon Mint Gold Dinara
Auction # 14 Lucknow (Online)
- Estimated Price (INR)
- 250000 - 275000
- Price Realised -
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Auction Completed!
- Catalog Reference #
- Göbl # Taf.2,21, Sellw. # S83
- Metal Composition
- Gold
- Lot Grade/Condition
- extra fine+
- Diameter
- 21.13 mm
- Weight
- 7.42 gms
- Denomination
- Dinara
- Calendar/Year
- 240-270 AD
Ancient World, Sassanian Empire, Shapur I (240-270 AD), Gold Dinar, 7.42 gms, 21.13 mm, Ctesiphon Mint, Ctesiphon was an ancient Iranian city, located on the eastern bank of the Tigris & was the Sasanian capital city, Obverse: Diademed and robed bust of Shapur I with mural crown with korymbos to right, Reverse: Sassanian fire altar flanked by two attendants wearing mural crowns, symbol to left of flames, Göbl # Taf.2,21, Sellw. # S83, extra fine+, extremely rare.