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LOT 3062
Kingdom of Persia. Ardaxsir (Artaxerxes) II AR Hemidrachm. 1st century BC.
Istakhr (Persepolis) mint. Diademed and draped large bust to left, wearing mural crown; monogram before / Ardaxšir standing to left before altar, holding sceptre. Alram 574; Sunrise 599. Near Very Fine.(1.65gr, 16mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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LOT 3062
Kingdom of Persia. Ardaxsir (Artaxerxes) II AR Hemidrachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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