★ A fresh and clear hemidrachm of Artaxerxes IV ★

KINGS OF PERSIS. Artaxerxes (Ardaxshir) IV, late 2nd to early 3rd century AD. Hemidrachm (Silver, 20 mm, 2.39 g, 1 h), Istakhr (Persepolis). Diademed and draped bust of Ardaxshir IV to left. Rev. Radiate and diademed male bust (of Mančihr [Manuchtir] III/IV?) to left, wearing mural crown. Alram 647. Sunrise 674. Bright and clear. Very light doubling, otherwise, extremely fine.

From an American collection of Oriental Greek and Central Asian coins.