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Research Coins: Feature Auction

 
Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 841. Estimate $1000. 
Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004. 
Sold For $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

KINGS of PERSIS. Oborzos (Vabharz). Early-mid 3rd century BC. AR Drachm (3.58 gm). Head right, with moustache, wearing diadem and satrapal cap (kyrbasia) / Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; on left, Oborzos standing right; no standard to right. Alram 532; Kritt, Susa pg. 133 and pl. 34, G (this coin); BMC Arabia pg. 203, 6 (Uncertain Rulers). Lightly toned, near EF, struck with slightly worn obverse die. Very rare variety without standard. ($1000)

From the Bellaria Collection. Ex 'Frataraka' Hoard, G.