KINGS of PERSIS. Vahšīr (Oxathres). 1st century BC-1st century AD. AR Drachm (18mm, 3.94 g, 3h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint.

Electronic Auction 459
Lot: 393. Estimated: $ 100

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Vahšīr (Oxathres). 1st century BC-1st century AD. AR Drachm (18mm, 3.94 g, 3h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Diademed bust left; symbol to right / Vahšīr (Oxathres) standing right, holding scepter and sacrificing before altar to right. K&M 4/5; Alram 565; Sunrise –. Light toning in devices, slightly ragged flan. EF.

From the Asher D. Atchick Collection. Ex estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 381, 24 August 2016), lot 272.


Closing Date and Time: 8 January 2020 at 12:10:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.