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LOT 3382

Kingdom of Persis. Darev (Darios) II AR Obol. 1st century BC.

Diademed bust to left, wearing tiara decorated with crescent / King standing to left before fire altar. K&M 4/6; Alram 565. Very Fine.(0.71gr, 10mm, 3h.).

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

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LOT 3382

Kingdom of Persis. Darev (Darios) II AR Obol.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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