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LOT 2751
Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes I to Darios II AR Siglos. Circa 455-420 BC. Sardes mint. Type IV, Group A. Lydo-Milesian standard.
Persian king or hero, wearing kidaris and kandys, quiver over shoulder, in kneeling-running stance to right, holding dagger in right hand, bow in left / Oblong incuse punch. Carradice Type IV, Group A. Very Fine. Countermarks on both sides.(5.49gr, 16mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex 'V' gentleman's collection, Switzerland.
From the property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2751
Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes I to Darios II AR Siglos.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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