KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.18 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Near EF.

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Lot: 484. Estimated: $ 200

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (16mm, 4.18 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Head right, with short beard, wearing diadem and kyrbasia surmounted by crescent / Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; to left, Dārēv (Darios) standing right; to right, standard surmounted by eagle. van't Haaff, Persis, Type 554; Alaram 554; Sunrise –. Light iridescent toning, slight double strike on reverse. Near EF.

From the Nisa Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 4 October 2023 at 12:41:00 ET.

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