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LOT 3115

Kings of Characene, Maga (?), son of Attambelos (?) AE Tetradrachm. Circa AD 195-215. Charax-Spasinu mint.

Diademed and draped bust to right, wearing tiara; before, legend in Aramaic / Bearded head to right; around, legend in Aramaic. Cf. Klose & Müseler 7/15; Alram 510; BMC p. 305, 1-43. Near Very Fine.(12.26gr, 23mm, 12h.).

Provenance

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

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Kingdom of Characene

LOT 3115

Kings of Characene, Maga (?), son of Attambelos (?) AE Tetradrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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