Lot 4665
Sale 125 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
Images
Description
Persis, Darev (Darios) I. (2nd century B.C.). silver drachm, (3.93 g), obv. Darius I head to right wearing diadem and Kyrbasia with crescent above, rev. fire-altar (temple), Ahura-Mazda hovering above king on left standing to right; on right a bird to left perched on standard, (S.6195, BMC 1-8 [p,207], Alram 557, Sunrise 582). Dark patination, weak in places, otherwise very fine and rare.
Ex Glendining's London, Auction Sale 10, 28-29 October 1964 (lot 1115 part).
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120