Leu Numismatik

Web Auction 12  –  30 - 31 May 2020

Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 12

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern coins

Part 1: Sa, 30.05.2020, from 2:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Su, 31.05.2020, from 2:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

★ A lovely drachm of Oborzos (Vabharz) ★

KINGS OF PERSIS. Oborzos (Vabharz), early-mid 2nd century BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 4.24 g, 10 h), Istakhr (Persepolis). Head of Vabharz with luxuriant moustache to right, wearing kyrbasia or satrapal hat and earring. Rev. Fire-temple of Ahura-Mazda; above, half-figure of Ahura-Mazda to left; to left, King standing right, his hands raised in adoration; to right, standard. Alram 531. A lovely and unusually sharp piece. Light scratch on the obverse and with a graffito (?) on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.

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Price realized 440 CHF
Starting price 100 CHF
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