Lot 4049

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

Description

Persis, kings of, Ardaxsir (Artaxerxes) II issued 1st century B.C., Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, silver drachm (4.00 g), obv. diademed and draped bust left, wearing mural crown, rev. Ardaxsir standing left before altar, holding sceptre, (cf.S.6212, BMC 1 [Pl.XXXIII, 9], cf.Alram 570, cf.Sunrise 598). Dark patination, nearly extremely fine, in high relief, very scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Antiquarius, New Zealand, December 31, 2004. 1964 (lot 1115 part).

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$140

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