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LOT 2738
Kings of Parthia, Orodes II AR Drachm. Struck circa 50-42 BC. Margiane mint.
Diademed and draped bust to left; crescent to right / Blundered legend, archer (Arsakes I) seated to right on throne, holding bow; Π beneath bow. Sellwood 46.13; Sunrise -; Shore -. Good Fine. Porous.(3.84gr, 20mm, 1h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
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Nabataea, Anonymous AE 20mm. Circa 3rd-2nd century BC. Petra(?) mint. Imitating staters of Alexander III of Macedon.
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Very Fine.
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Phoenicia. Byblos AR 1/16 Shekel. 4th century BC.
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Good Fine.
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
