Lot 3366
Sale 88 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, Dr John Chapman Collection
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Description
Lydia, Persian Imperial Coinage (c.420-375 B.C.), gold daric (8.332 gms) struck in period of Artaxeres II, obv. bearded archer (king ?) running to the right with transverse spear over shoulder, and bow in right hand, rev. oblong punch (S.4679, Carradice type 111b early), Group C, nos. 42, Pl. XIV). Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Ex Frank Sternberg, Zurich Auction Sale X, November 25-6, 1980, lot 186 (2970 SFr.).
- Estimate
- $3,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $3,100