KINGS of PERSIS. Ardaxšir (Artaxerxes) IV. Late 2nd – early 3rd century AD. AR Hemidrachm (15mm, 1.69 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Good VF.Electronic Auction 542 Oriental Greek, Silver Sold For $ 60. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PERSIS. Ardaxšir (Artaxerxes) IV. Late 2nd – early 3rd century AD. AR Hemidrachm (15mm, 1.69 g, 12h). Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Diademed head left, with hair in bunch above / Bearded bust (of Mančihr [Manuchtir] III/IV?) left, wearing diadem and mural crown. Cf. van't Haaff, Persis, Type 648a (for type). Toned, deposits, lamination on obverse, areas of peripheral weakness. Good VF. |