Lot 4055

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

Description

Persis, kings of, Namopat (Nambed), issued 1st-2nd century A.D., Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, silver obol (0.51 g), obv. diademed and draped bust of Napad left, wearing mural crown, rev. Nambed standing left, star in crescent behind to left, (S.5939, cf.Alram 602, Sunrise -, BMC 9 [p.226]). Dark patination, good very fine, in low relief, very rare.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from Status International, Sale 266 (lot 5623), May 28, 2010.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Passed in

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