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LOT 2400
Ancient Greek Coins - Parthia - Orodes I - AE Drachm 89-78 B.C.
Obv: profile bust left. Rev: seated archer with inscriptions around. Very fine.(3.98 grams.). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Hirsch sale 152, lot 899 (part).
Property of a Harrow, UK, gentleman.
Cf. OCTV 2, 523-526.
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Opening Bid: £75
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Good fine.
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Dated Year 28. Obv: diademed, elderly head of the king right. Rev: BASILEWS ARIOBARZANOY to right and left with FILORWMAIOY below, Athena standing left, holding Nike, spear and shield; YA monogram in left field, date KH in exergue, (partly off flan). 3.84 grams.
Very fine.
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Ancient Greek Coins - Tyre - Portrait AR Shekel 1st century B.C.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Obv: laureate head of Melkart right. Rev: TYROY IERAS KAI ASYLOY legend with eagle standing left on prow, palm branch over shoulder; letter between legs, illegible date and upright club in left field, illegible letter and monogram in right field. 13.08 grams.
Fine.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
