KINGS of PERSIS. Baydād (Bagadat). Early 3rd century BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 4.30 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Near EF.

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Lot: 483. Estimated: $ 1 000

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Baydād (Bagadat). Early 3rd century BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 4.30 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Head right, with short beard, mustache, and earring, wearing kyrbasia with flaps tied behind / van’t Haaff, Persis, Type 512; K&M –; Alram 512; Sunrise 558. Some find patina, light porosity, minor peripheral weakness on reverse. Near EF. Rare denomination for this type.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 12:40:40 ET.

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