Kings of Persis, Ardaxšir (Artaxerxes) I AR Tetradrachm. Istakhr (Persepolis), 3rd century BC. Diademed head to right, wearing kyrbasia and earring / Fire temple of Ahura-Mazda; to left, king standing to right, hands raised in adoration; standard to right, Aramaic legend around. Alram 520; cf. Sunrise 562. 17.03g, 26mm, 5h.
Good Extremely Fine; a bold portrait, lustrous surfaces.
Price realized | 6'500 GBP |
Starting price | 3'000 GBP |
Estimate | 5'000 GBP |