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LOT 3308

Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes I to Artaxerxes II AR Siglos. Circa 450-375 BC. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Type IIIb (late). Lydo-Milesian standard.

Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance to right, holding transverse spear and bow / Oblong incuse punch. Carradice Type IIIb. Near Very Fine.(5.52gr, 16mm, 12h.).

Provenance

Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3308

Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes I to Artaxerxes II AR Siglos.

Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)

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