Kings of Persis, Bagadat early – mid 3nd century BC Tetradrachm, early – mid 3rd century BC, AR 16.41 g. Diademed head of Bagadat r., wearing kyrbasia and pendant earring. Rev. Aramaic legends Bagadat enthroned l., wearing long cloak and kyrbasia, holding sceptre and cup; in l. field, standard. Alram 511. BMC Arabia p.196, 1.
Rare. Light iridescent tone and good very fine
Ex Superior 31 May 1998, Moreira, 1622; Triton VII, 2004, 536 and Ira & Larry Goldberg 62, 2011, 3154 sales. From the Pishvai collection.
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