Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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PERSIS. Uncertain king, 2nd Century B.C. AR Drachm (3.94 gms), Istakhr (Persepolis) Mint. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
Alram-551. Obverse: Bearded head right, wearing diadem and kyrbasia surmounted by eagle; Reverse: Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; to left, king standing right, holding bow; to right, standard surmounted by eagle. Offering exceptionally bold relief on the obverse, this charmingly toned specimen dazzles and seemingly leaps off from the flan.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Alram-551. Obverse: Bearded head right, wearing diadem and kyrbasia surmounted by eagle; Reverse: Fire temple, Ahura-Mazda above; to left, king standing right, holding bow; to right, standard surmounted by eagle. Offering exceptionally bold relief on the obverse, this charmingly toned specimen dazzles and seemingly leaps off from the flan.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Superior (12/1993) Lot # 1765.
Estimate: $150 - $300