Ancients
BABYLONIA. Alexandrine Empire. Time of Stamenes to Seleucus (ca. 328-311 BC). AV double-daric (18mm, 16.65 gm). NGC AU 3/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Persian king or hero, wearing cidaris and candys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance right, transverse spear in right hand, bow forward in left; monogram and O to left, M to right / Patterned incuse punch. Nicolet-Pierre 3. Traité II 754. SNG Berry 1454. Very rare. Well-centered obverse on bright flan.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3076 Long Beach (5 September 2019), lot 30185
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 6000-8000 USD