★ Published by van't Haaff ★

KINGS OF PERSIS. Autophradates (Vadfradad) I, early 2nd century BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.52 g, 1 h), Istakhr (Persepolis). Head of Vadfradad I 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; between King and altar, bow. Alram 533. Sunrise 568 var. (no bow). Van't Haaff 533/535/538g ( this coin ). Traces of overstriking, repatinated and with cleaning scratches on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. D. Löer, ex VAuctions 245, 22 April 2010, 38.