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January 2022 NYINC Auction 18-20 Jan 2022
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KINGS OF PERSIS. Autophradates I, 3rd Century B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.71 gms). NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Graffito.
Sunrise-569; Alram-540. Obverse: Diademed bust right, wearing kyrbasia; Reverse: Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; Autophradates standing to left. A generous sized issue from Persis, this example is deeply toned and very well struck for the type. As NGC notes, there is some graffiti present that is hard to spot on the deeply toned flan. A beautiful example of an uncommonly encountered type.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
Sunrise-569; Alram-540. Obverse: Diademed bust right, wearing kyrbasia; Reverse: Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; Autophradates standing to left. A generous sized issue from Persis, this example is deeply toned and very well struck for the type. As NGC notes, there is some graffiti present that is hard to spot on the deeply toned flan. A beautiful example of an uncommonly encountered type.
Estimate: $800 - $1200