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LOT 3365

Kingdom of Persis. Ardaxsir (Artaxerxes) II AR Hemidrachm. 2nd half of 1st century BC. Istakhr (Persepolis) mint.

Small bust to left, wearing short beard, diadem, and mural crown; monogram behind / Artaxerxes standing to left, holding sceptre and sacrificing before altar to left. van't Haaff, Persis, Type 571/574.1-1 var. (no monogram). Very Fine.(1.48gr, 16mm, 12h.).

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From the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.

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LOT 3365

Kingdom of Persis. Ardaxsir (Artaxerxes) II AR Hemidrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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