KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.94 g, 2h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 1
Lot: 579. Estimated: $ 300

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.94 g, 2h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Head right, with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia surmounted by crescent / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; to left, Dārēv (Darios) standing right; to right, standard surmounted by eagle. van’t Haaff, Persis, Type 557; K&M 3/10; Alram 557; Sunrise 582. Toned with iridescence, some porosity. Near EF.


Closing Date and Time: 19 October 2022 at 13:12:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.