Lot 4050

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

Description

Persis, kings of, Darius II, (son of Autophradates II), issued mid 1st century B.C., silver drachm (3.99 g), obv. diademed and draped bust left, wearing Parthian-style tiara with crescent, one pellet behind, rev. Darius standing left, holding scepter, sacrificing before altar, (S.6206, Alram 564 variety, BMC 11 [p.217]). Lightly toned, extremely fine and very scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, previously from CNG eSale 190 (lot 143).

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$150

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