KINGS of PERSIS. Ardaxšir (Artaxerxes) I. 3rd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 16.99 g, 6h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. EF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 410. Estimated: $ 2 000

Oriental Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 4 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Ardaxšir (Artaxerxes) I. 3rd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 16.99 g, 6h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Diademed head right, wearing kyrbasia / Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; to left, Ardaxšir standing right; standard to right; ‘rthštry in Aramaic down left, prtrk’ zy ’lhy’ in Aramaic in exergue; prs in Aramaic to inner right. van't Haaff, Persis, Type 520.1a-b (same obv. die); K&M –, but cf. 2/11 (Vahbarz; same obv. die, but later die state); Alram pl. 17, 520 and 526 (same obv. die); Sunrise –. Iridescent toning, struck with worn obverse die, slight double strike on reverse. EF.


The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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