KINGS of PERSIS. Vahšīr (Oxathres). 1st century BC – 1st century AD. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.89 g, 9h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. VF.

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Lot: 341. Estimated: $ 100

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Vahšīr (Oxathres). 1st century BC – 1st century AD. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.89 g, 9h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Bearded bust left, wearing diadem and torque; monogram to right / Vahšīr standing right, holding scepter and sacrificing before altar to right. van't Haaff, Persis, Type 582/585. Toned, areas of find patina, porosity. VF.

Ex Gert Cleff Collection (Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung e-auction 288, 27 July 2022), lot 61; Münzen und Mediallen GmbH 38 (5 June 2013), lot 74.


Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 11:53:20 ET.

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