Lot 4059
Sale 132 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Persis, kings of, Ardaxsir (Artaxerxes) IV issued late 2nd - early 3rd century A.D., Istakhr (Persepolis) mint, silver drachm (2.31 g), obv. diademed and draped bust left, wearing diadem hair in bunch above, rev. bearded bust left wearing diadem and mural crown rays above, (cf.S.5969, BMC 1 [p.244], cf.Alram 650, cf.Sunrise 681). Dark patination, good very fine, in low relief, very scarce.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, bought from David Tully, March 6, 1973, coming with descriptive ticket from C.E.Pitchfork.
- Estimate
- $200
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $120