KINGS of PERSIS. Baydād (Bagadat). Early 3rd century BC. AR Hemiobol? (10mm, 0.39 g, 4h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint.

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Lot: 276. Estimated: $ 200

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Baydād (Bagadat). Early 3rd century BC. AR Hemiobol? (10mm, 0.39 g, 4h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Head right, with short beard, mustache, and earring, wearing kyrbasia with flaps tied behind / Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; to left; [standard to right]. Cf. van’t Haaff type 517A (obol); cf. K&M 2/5 (same); Alram –; Sunrise –. Iridescent toning, traces of deposits, slight doubling on obverse,varea of flat strike on reverse. Good VF. Very rare.

Ex Leu Numismatik Web Auction 13 (15 August 2020), lot 613.


Closing Date and Time: 23 June 2021 at 11:31:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.