Lot 4048

Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Persis, Kings of, Darius I, (2nd century B.C.), silver drachm, (4.06 g), obv. Darius head to right with short beard, wearing satrapal head-dress surmounted by a crescent, rev. fire-altar with super structure as stepped battlements Ahura-Mazda hovering above, king standing to right, bird perched on standard, Aramaic legend in exergue, (S.6196, BMC 12 [p.205, pl.XXXI, 5]). Good very fine and rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection from Spink Numismatic Circular April 1992 (item 1665) described as Vaderadad II and by others as an uncertain ruler.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$240

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