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LOT 2758
Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes II to Artaxerxes III AR Siglos. Circa 375-340 BC. Sardes or subsidiary mint. Lydo-Milesian standard. Type IVc.
Persian king or hero in kneeling/running stance to right, holding dagger in his right hand and bow in his left / Rectangular incuse punch. Carradice Type IV C (pl. XV, 46-9); BMC Arabia pl. XXVII, 19. Very Fine.(5.39gr, 13mm.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market.
Property of a London antiquarian.
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LOT 2758
Persia. Achaemenid Empire, Time of Artaxerxes II to Artaxerxes III AR Siglos.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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