Watch List notes:

KINGS OF PERSIS. Autophradates (Vadfradad) I, early 2nd century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 31 mm, 16.70 g, 12 h), Istakhr (Persepolis). Head of Vadfradad I with luxuriant moustache to right, wearing kyrbasia or satrapal hat and earring. Rev. Fire-temple of Ahura-Mazda; above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda to left; to left, King standing right, his hands raised in adoration; to right, standard; between King and altar, bow. Alraam 533. Sunrise 568 var. (no bow). Van't Haaff 533/535/538. Traces of overstriking and the obverse brushed, otherwise, very fine.


From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex Album 28, 18 May 2017, 46.