KINGS of PERSIS. Vādfradād (Autophradates) I. 3rd century BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.87 g, 9h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. VF.Electronic Auction 563 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PERSIS. Vādfradād (Autophradates) I. 3rd century BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.87 g, 9h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Head right, with mustache and earring, wearing diadem and kyrbasia / Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda; to inner left, Vādfradād standing right; standard to inner right. van’t Haaff, Persis Type 541/543. Iridescent toning, areas of find patina, striking fractures, heavy cleaning marks. VF. Flip over double strike with traces of undertype. |