KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 4.11 g, 3h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint.

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Lot: 311. Estimated: $ 100

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Dārēv (Darios) I. 2nd century BC. AR Drachm (19mm, 4.11 g, 3h). 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 Type 554; K&M 3/10; Alram 557; Sunrise 582. Light iridescence, some surface granularity. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 15 June 2022 at 11:43:20 ET.

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