KINGS of PERSIS. Uncertain king I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 4.15 g, 3h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint.Electronic Auction 470 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PERSIS. Uncertain king I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 4.15 g, 3h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Head right with very 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]. K&M 3/5; Alram 551; Sunrise –; CNG 90, lot 795 var. (rosette on back of kyrbasia). Toned, slight double strike on obverse, reverse struck with worn die. Good VF. |