KINGS of PERSIS. Vādfradād (Autophradates) I. 3rd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 14.69 g, 3h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. VF.

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Lot: 246. Estimated: $ 300

Oriental Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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KINGS of PERSIS. Vādfradād (Autophradates) I. 3rd century BC. AR Tetradrachm (30mm, 14.69 g, 3h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Head right, with mustache and earring, wearing diadem and kyrbasia / Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda; to left, Vādfradād standing right, trace of bow set on ground before; standard to right. van’t Haaff Type 533/535/538; cf. K&M 2/17 (for type); cf. Alram 533 (for type); Sunrise –. Find patina, deposits, corrosion. VF.

From the David Welsh Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 19 July 2023 at 11:21:40 ET.

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