A rare tetradrachm of Ardaxshir
Lot 1567
KINGS OF PERSIS. Artaxerxes (Ardaxshir) I, early-mid 3rd century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 17.11 g, 11 h), Istakhr (Persepolis). Head of Artaxerxes I to right, wearing kyrbasia, diadem and earring. Rev. Fire-temple of Ahura-Mazda; to left, Artaxerxes standing right, his hands raised in adoration; to right, standard. Alram 520. Sunrise 562. Rare and with a very sharp reverse. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die and with minor doubling obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.


Ex Leu Web Auction 16, 22-24 May 2021, 1567.
Starting price:
2500 CHF
Hammer price:
9500 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
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Time left:
Closing time: 22-May-21, 23:03:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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