KINGS of PERSIS. Uncertain King I-X. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 3.95 g, 11h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 369.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

Oriental Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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KINGS of PERSIS. Uncertain King I-X. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 3.95 g, 11h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Head right, with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia surmounted by eagle; crescent on back of kyrbasia / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; to left, king standing right; to right, standard surmounted by eagle. van't Haaff, Persis, Type 551.1a (this coin). Toned, areas of find patina, deposits. VF.

From the Saeed S Ghobash Collection. Ex Baldwin’s 39 (11 October 2004), lot 1284.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 12:02:40 ET.

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