Watch List notes:

KINGS OF PERSIS. Artaxerxes (Ardaxshir) I, early-mid 3rd century BC. Obol (Silver, 10 mm, 0.50 g, 1 h), Istakhr (Persepolis). Head of Artaxerxes I to right, wearing kyrbasia, diadem and earring. Rev. Fire-temple of Ahura-Mazda; to left, Artaxerxes standing right, his hands raised in adoration; to right, standard. Alram -. CNG E-Auction 494 (2021), 277. Klose & Müseler -. Sunrise -. Very rare. Somewhat granular, otherwise, very fine.


Ex Leu Web Auction 18, 19-21 December 2021, 1646.